David Ewart Howard (5 March 1918 – 21 January 2023) was a Canadian sailor who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics.

[2] In 1941, Howard enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II and reached the rank of lieutenant.

[5] Howard continuing competing in yachting, including the 1975 Canada's Cup race.

He became a manager, syndicate member, and commodore of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.

[2] Howard was chairman of Citicom Inc., a Toronto-based property developer and management firm.