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    Michael C Monastra

    Captain

    Description

    Professional Sailor since 1989. USCG Licensed Captain since 1990. World Sailing Group 3 (professional) Competitor since 2004. (retired) US Sailing Offshore Safety at Sea certification 2004-Present ASA certified Advanced Sailing Instructor 1992-Present ASA certified Coastal Navigation Instructor 1991-Present ASA certified Bareboat Chartering Instructor 1991-Present US Powerboating certified Advanced Powerboating Instructor since 2010. (retired) RBPA certified Twin Inboard Powerboating Instructor 2009-Present RPBA certified Single Inboard Powerboating Instructor 2009-Present RPBA certified Directed Thrust Powerboating Instructor 2009-Present Owner Offshore Nautical LLC. Established 2008 Owner Privateer Maritime Inc, San Diego Sailing Academy and San Diego Powerboating Academy established 1989. I retired from on the water instruction in December 2021. I am an expert in seamanship, navigation, boathandling, docking, anchoring, mooring, and man overboard recovery techniques as related to large and small sailing and motor yachts.

    State(s) licensure(s):
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    Open hours today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    • Monday

      9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    • Tuesday

      9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    • Wednesday

      9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    • Thursday

      9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    • Friday

      9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    • Saturday

      Closed

    • Sunday

      Closed

      • April 14, 2026 3:11 AM local time

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    Overview
    • Education
      USCG Licence, United States Coast Guard; Advanced Sailing Instructor, American Sailing Association; Advanced Powerboating Instructor , US Powerboating
    • Years in Practice
      Over 30 years
    • Tags
      Civil Litigation, Criminal Litigation, Death investigation, Forensic Expert, Remote consultation, Virtual evaluation, Willing to travel, Workers compensation
    • Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 5 Years
      Have not been deposed/given any testimonies.

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