John Rousmaniere: key obituary facts
Is John Rousmaniere dead? Yes. John Rousmaniere died on August 8, 2026, at age 82.
Cause of death: John Rousmaniere's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was John Rousmaniere known for?
He was an Author, editor, historian, sailor (born 1944).
More about John Rousmaniere
Born: 1 January 1944.
Place of birth: Louisville.
Gender: male.
Occupation: journalist.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Columbia University, Union Theological Seminary, St. Paul's School.
Known for: Sailing, yachting, and historical writing.
John Rousmaniere, an American author and sailor whose work focused on sailing and historical writing, died on August 8, 2026, at age 82.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he wrote 30 books spanning sailing, yachting history, New York history, business history, and the histories of clubs, businesses and other organizations. Widely regarded as an authority on seamanship and boating safety, he also tested equipment and sailing skills and took part in inquiries into boating accidents.
His books included “The Annapolis Book of Seamanship,” “The Instant Handbook of Boat Handling, Navigation, and Seamanship,” and “The Illustrated Dictionary of Boating Terms.”