ABSTRACT
As bluewater sailing is a possible exemplar of a form of 'slow tourism' that values authentic cultural and natural attributes of place, it is useful to gain a deeper understanding of how cruisers can interact with Pacific island residents. During the 2009 and 2010 seasons, a survey of two subsets of bluewater sailors, all of whom were native English speakers, was carried out. This chapter presents the recommendations for service improvement at the destination level for the sailors. These cover food provisioning, marine services, anchorages, internet access, connecting with the local communities, the costs, basic amenities such as fresh portable water, and lastly recreation and tourism. In selecting a destination and length of stay, yacht captains must first decide whether or not safe mooring and anchoring can be provided. As with land-based tourism, adequate accommodation is important. The two major activities in a port are boat maintenance and repair, and sightseeing.
