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Bruce Van Sant

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Bruce Van Sant (c. 1938 – 1 June 2026) was an American-born-Domincan sailor and author.[1][2]

Life and work

Bruce Van Sant was born in San Francisco, California.[3]

He published A Gentleman's Guide to Passages South in 1998. The book is considered to be amongst the best resources for sailors in the Caribbean.[4][5]

He died on 1 June 2026, aged 88.[6]

References

  1. "Legendary cruising author Bruce Van Sant passes away". www.sailworldcruising.com. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  2. Compass, Caribbean (2024-12-28). "Dominican Republic: The "Thornless Path" route to High-Season Fun". Caribbean Compass. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  3. Cruising World. 1997.
  4. Bruce Van Sant (1998). The Gentleman's Guide to Passages South. Internet Archive. Cruising Guide Publications. ISBN 978-0-944428-44-3.
  5. World, Yachting (2026-03-31). "Beating the thorny path: A modern pilgrimage to Luperon". Yachting World. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  6. Compass, Caribbean (2026-06-02). "Legendary Cruising Author Bruce Van Sant Passes Away at 88". Caribbean Compass. Retrieved 2026-06-29.