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Michael Forbes Jnr (MIF)

The founder of the business, MIF, lives an active life having taken part in the New York Marathon in 2001 to raise money for the charity "Scope", lived in Sweden for 6 months and completed a round the world trip. In 2006 MIF was  given the Shell Livewire Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Argyll, the Isles and Dunbartonshire following this business start-up. In 2007 he was awarded the Royal Bank of Scotland/Prince's Trust young business of the year for Argyll and the Isles.

Academic Achievements

  • Various Modules in Marine Engineering
  • HND Mechanical Engineering
  • BEng(Hons) Manufacturing Engineering and Management

Certifications/Experience

  • 7 years seasonal employment at Alba Sailing, Dunstaffnage Yacht Haven
  • 2 Years Seasonal for Dunstaffnage Marina
  • RYA VHF Short Range
  • RYA Marine Diesel Engines
  • First Aid at Sea
  • RYA Basic Sea Survival
  • Shell Livewire Young Entrepreneur of the Year Scottish Finalist 2006
  • Telescopic fork lift handler's licence
  • RBS/PSYBT Business Award 2007 Regional Winner (Argyll and the Isles)
  • Wise Travel Hoist 18T trained

Mike Forbes Snr

Michael's father has been helping out with the running of the business ever since MIF went self employed back in 2005. He has a keen interest in boating, having owned boats himself in the past, and a wealth of local knowledge being Oban born and bred. Mike now takes care of the chandlery side of the business and takes charge of most varnishing jobs that come up.

 

 

 

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