_________________________________________________ SCMBC SAILING VENUE.All model boat enthusiasts and visitors arewelcome to join us at our sailing venue atthe University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs, QLD, 4556 (Google map).
We meet every Sunday from 10am till 3pm. Early bird members are often seen here from about 7:30 am, often earlier. See our Calendar of Events for more information. All types and classes of craft, both sail and power (excluding internal combustion) are welcome. Visitors from other clubs are particularly encouraged to visit. __________________________________________________________________ SCMBC Members who have items and pics or videos to display on this site should forward details to the Webmaster (aka Mark T) kaptnkybong@gmail.com. __________________________________________________ added 14 Feb 2018 This is a reminder that the Triple-s club is holding an interclub sailboat day next Saturday, 17th February at Boondall. All club members are welcome. __________________________________________________ added 2 Feb 2018 Please contact Brian by text or email for details. __________________________________________________ added 13 Jan 2018 Go to the Calendar of Events page for the updated 2018 Club Calendar of events. __________________________________________________ added 2 Nov 2017 __________________________________________________ added 09 Oct 2017 We're back and all the gremlins have gone. _________________________________ Go to the Trading Centre page for more boats for sale. __________________________________________________ added 21 Aug 2017 Go to the Galleries page for pics of Rick's latest project. _________________________________________________ Added 31 Jul 2017 The 2016 Committee has been re elected for the 2017/2018 year. Go to the Club Details page for details _________________________________________________ Added 12 Jul 2017 Hi Members. A reminder that our AGM is only two weeks away. As usual this will take place lakeside on Sunday the 23rd July at 10.30 a.m.
Please come along and let the new committee hear your views about the future direction of the club.
Please see the attached document. Pat Drake Secretary SCMBC INC. Please go to the Calendar of Events page for the document. _________________________________________________ Added 03 Jun 2017 Go to the Trading Centre page for details of Jason's boats for sale. He will have them at the lake on Sunday (4th Jun). _________________________________________________ Added 20 Apr 2017 Hi Members This is a reminder that Triple s are having a Warship day on Saturday week--- Saturday 29th April. All club members are invited to come along and bring any warships for a run on the lake. As usual our hosts will be providing food and drink and arranging an exciting day! Sec Pat _________________________________________________ Added 18 Mar 2017 Flim Flammery - wrong again. Y i p p i i i...... The lake is full again. Welcome back. _________________________________________________ Updated 02 Mar 2017 Regatta postponed to June 4th - All welcome Added 02 Mar 2017 In view of the extremely low level of water in the lake, the Regatta planned for Sunday 5th March has been cancelled.
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_________________________________________________ Added 30 Jan 2017 Go to the Calendar of Events page for UPDATES _________________________________________________ Added 13 Jan 2017 Go to the Calendar of Events page for details of Sec. Pat's 2017 calendar. _________________________________________________ Added 07 Dec 2016 Goto President Reports' page for details of Pres. Col's message. _________________________________________________ Added 28 Nov 2016 For Sale: Scale boats - three beautifully presented craft. ALL SOLD Goto Trading Centre page for details Contact Brian 0419 794 485 ALL SOLD _________________________________________________ Added 10 Nov 2016 This is a reminder that our last night sail of the year is coming up next SATURDAY 12th November. Time as usual 4p.m to 8 p.m. _________________________________________________ Added 24 Nov 2016 For Sale: Fibreglass hull. Goto Trading Centre page for details Contact Brian 0419 794 485 ____________________________________________________________________ Added 02 Nov 2016 Notice to members Please note the correct date for the X'mas Party is Sat 17 Dec. ____________________________________________________________________ Added 24 Oct 2016 Subject: Model Market Day
Could you please let your members know that we will be having a model market day at Boondall on Saturday 5th November.
There will be breakfast and lunch available.
Anyone that would like to join us for a sail is more than welcome
Regards,
Brad Edwards Triple “S” Model Boat Group Secretary _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 17 Oct 2016 Go to the Galleries page for an update and video on Jason's USS Tennessee. ![]() _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 17 Oct 2016 Go to the Calendar of Events page for details of Pearl Harbour Regatta 04 Dec 2016. Click image for larger view. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 17 Oct 2016 I will be using the President Reports page for future Committee notices to members. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 17 Oct 2016 Go to the President Reports page for Jason's (SCMBC VP) email to members. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 13 Oct 2016 Hi Members I have noticed a small error in the website calendar, this should be for a night sail on SATURDAY 15th OCTOBER FROM 4P.M TO 8P.M. This date was omitted from the printed calendar. We are hoping for a good turn out and are planning some extra illumination. Your Committee had a meeting today and I will be sending out a summary of items discussed shortly. Cheers Pat,sec _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 03 Oct 2016 Hi Members This is an invitation to attend the Logan city club’s boat day next month. Sunday 9TH OF OCTOBER 2016. Please let them know if you will be attending. Pat Secretary Go to the Calendar of Events page for details. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 20 Sep 2016 Seawind Yacht SOLD _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 26 Aug 2016 Pres Col has established an SCMBC Facebook page. Please feel free to join the conversation. Click here for access >> SCMBC Facebook page. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 26 Aug 2016 Club regatta reminder for this Sunday 28 Aug 2016 Lunch and drinks will be available at nominal cost. Feel the electricity in the air..... and in the water. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 20 Aug 2016 For Sale $400 Giant 3d Printed 2.2M navy ship, LPA ProrotypeClick here >> Gum Tree listing_______________________________________________________________________________________Added 18 Aug 2016 Go to the page for Sec Pat's full email update. A reminder that our regatta is only 10 days away. Sunday 28 Aug 2016 We will be having a lake clean-up this Sunday 21 Aug 2016. Please bring along a few rakes and a wheelbarrow if possible. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 11 Aug 2016 Brian's fishing boat is for sale - $350. Go to the page for details. Click on image for larger pic. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 03 Aug 2016 Go to the (Click here >>) Galleries page for pics of SSS Sub regatta Sunday 31 July 2016. Thanks to Anthony for the update. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 26 July 2016 Hi Members At our AGM on Sunday 24th July a new committee was elected as follows. PRESIDENT------COL CLARKE VICE PRESIDENT-----JASON HATCHER TREASURER-----NEIL SOUTHERN SECRETARY----PAT DRAKE HARBOUR MASTERS-----GARRY POWELL, REBECCA ANDERSON.
LIBRARIAN----NEIL SOUTHERN WEBMASTER----MARK TOWNSEND
Pat Drake sec _______________________________________ Congratulations go to the new Committee. The members extend a hearty and warm vote of thanks to the members of the outgoing committee for their service to the Club over many years. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 25 July 2016 Hobby King Int warehouse only. Free freight on orders over $100 until 2:00 pm today (Mon 25 july 2016). Be quick. Pity my new cruiser is on backorder. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 25 July 2016 If anyone picked up a red 6.6v life battery on the far BBQ Sunday 24 July please contact Nick 0408347054 _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 19 July 2016 Subject: INTERCLUB OPEN DAY
Hello to all, On Saturday the 30th of July at 12.00 noon we have our inter club day and we invite you to come and have a day on the water. We have permission to drive in and unload and load your bigger boats that can not be carried.
Secretary, LCMM Inc. Logan City Marine Modellers https://lcmarinemodellers.wordpress.com/about/ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 11 July 2016 Go to the Trading Centre page for details of Rick's Cutty Sark F O R S A L E _______________________________________________________________________________________ Added 07 July 2016 Club Library updated. Go to Library page for details. Documented and provided by Neil. _________________________________________________ Added 06 July 2016 Hello Members N I G H T S A I L PLEASE NOTE CHANGED DATE This is a reminder that our NEXT Night Sail will be Saturday 23 July 2015 from 4p.m. This is the evening prior to the AGM. Bring a boat and lots of warm clothes. I am reliably informed that Gilligan and crew will be on standby duty for rescues. They are well prepared and have been practising with blindfolds to simulate darkness. They are well prepared..... for most eventualities. Good luck. _________________________________________________ Added 06 July 2016 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS
The Sunshine Coast Model Boat Club’s Annual General Meeting will take place Lakeside at the University of the Sunshine Coast at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday 24th July 2016.
An agenda for this meeting was sent to all members 2 weeks ago. If you have not received this, please let me know. Any member who has a topic or motion they would like included in the agenda may email me, and I will forward it to all members for their consideration before the meeting.
All positions on the Committee will be vacated and the new election will take place. It is important that we fill all positions for the continued smooth running of the Club. Only financial members will be allowed to vote, and all Committee positions, and motions, will be accepted from the floor.
The Club will be providing a complimentary lunch at noon of pizzas, sweets and soft drinks. We need to know if you are coming to the AGM so that we are able to order accordingly. Please let me know if you have any particular dietary problem.
Pat Drake, Secretary Go to the Calendar of Events page for the AGM agenda and C'tee positions nomination form. _________________________________________________ Added 24 June 2016 Triple S night sail postponed till Sat 9jul2016. _________________________________________________ Added 21 June 2016 Notice to all members Please find attached details of our upcoming AGM Sun 24 July 10:30 am and a reminder that annual Club fees are now due. Club fees are due 1st July 2016 and are payable by 24 July 2016 Pat Drake Secretary Go to the Calendar of Events page to view the forms. _________________________________________________ Added 18 May 2016 Message from Sec. Pat. Hello Members This is a reminder of our FULL MOON night sail next Sunday 22nd May starting at 4p.m.BYO nibbles. Additional night sails will be held as follows... Evening Sails, which coincide with the closest full moon: Saturday 23rd July from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday 17th September from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday 12th November from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. _________________________________________________ Added 25 Apr 2016 Go to the Galleries page for some pics forwarded by Anthony, at the recent SSS event held at Roma Street. Thanks to Anthony for the pics. _________________________________________________ Added 21 Apr 2016 S T O P P R E SS Night Sail from 4:00 pm - ALL WELCOME. Saturday 23 Apr 2016 Food and drinks provided at nominal cost. COME ALONG AND HAVE SOME FUN Don't forget the light for your boat. Rescue boat on stand-by Gilligan and crew on immediate stand-by for rescues. VISITORS WELCOME. This is electric. There's excitement in the air... _________________________________________________ Added 21 Apr 2016 Please note that SSS will be holding a naval day the following Saturday, 30th April, at their newly paved Boondall lake. All Clubs are welcome to attend. _________________________________________________ Added 12 Nov 2015 ![]() Sippy Downs weather from WillyWeather. ![]() ![]() _________________________________________________ Added 17 Mar 2016 Hello Members We have received permission from the University to hold an evening sail on SATURDAY 23rd April. This will follow a full moon the previous day. It will take place from 3pm to 7pm. Models using the lake from 6pm must have working navigation lights. Pat Drake S e c r e t a r y scmbc.inc _________________________________________________ Added 27 Feb 2016 It's not too late! Hello to all, On Saturday the 27th of February we are holding a interclub open day to all ,we will be having a sausage sizzle and a casual day on the water. sausage sizzle lunch will be $3.00 and cold drinks will be $1.00.. Start time will be around 10.00am to 4.00pm, there will be a course set out for some fun .And we are having a raffle Easter the prize is a discovery sailing yacht with the remote control, hope you can make it down.
Steven Bean. Secertary. LCMM Inc. _________________________________________________ Added 12 Jan 2016 Sec Pat's email and updated roster. _________________________________________________ Added 31 Dec 2015 Message to members from Sec. Pat. Hi All The calendar for next year is almost completed together with the triple S events . A number of members have made suggestions for extra events to be included. Our next club meeting is on Sunday Jan 3rd. This would be a good time to discuss the calendar with members present before it is finalised. Cheers _________________________________________________ Added 25 Dec 2015 _________________________________________________ Added 16 Dec 2015 Sec Pat's email and updated roster. _________________________________________________ Added 05 Dec 2015 Hi All I have completed the new boat roster for the next 4 months. Please swap places with another member if you are unable to help on the day allocated. We have two remaining events on our calendar, Pearl harbour day this Sunday, and the Club Christmas Party at the Mooloolaba Bowls Club Saturday 12th December at 6 p.m. Pat Drake Secretary Go to the Calendar of Events page for updated roster. _________________________________________________ Added 30 Nov 2015 Reminder to all members and visitors. From Sec. Pat Our annual Pearl Harbour Day Regatta is coming up on Sunday 6th December. From Treas. Pat The B-B-Q will be in operation for lunch. _________________________________________________ Added 28 Nov 2015 Go to the (click here >>>) Calendar of Events page for Sec. Pat's update regarding the Pearl Harbour Day clean up (Sun 29 Nov 2015) and the Club's 2015 X'mas party (Sat 12 Dec 2015). _________________________________________________ Added 02 Nov 2015 ****************** Good Morning. I am seeking expressions of interest from Modellers on the Sunshine Coast interested in participating in a Model Expo at Caloundra Basketball Stadium? Early days at this time however, I hope to hear back from you soon. Proposed is an Expo similar to others around the country and major urban communities. Proposed is a variety of model trains, different scales, aricraft and boats as well as trucks and lego layouts. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me on email: derekfrizzo@dodo.com.au Regards Derek _________________________________________________ Added 26 Oct 2015 To All Members
_________________________________________________ Added 28 Sep 2015 X'mas party 2015 Club Treasurer, Pat Creedy, has advised the Club's X'mas party will be held at the Mooloolaba Bowls Club Saturday 12 Dec 2015. Members will recall that changes were made to the X'mas party format at the last AGM. This won't be a catered affair as in previous years and Members will order, and pay for, the meals of their choice, from the Bistro. Please let Treasurer Pat know if you will be coming. ****************************************************************** added 2 Oct 2015 Another video from Damo _________________________________________________ Added 21 Sep 2015 ![]() _________________________________________________ Added 27 Aug 2015 Go to the Galleries Page for a selection of pics from Rick's recent visit to the Roma Street Parklands sailing event. _________________________________________________ Added 17 Aug 2015 Check out Damo's 2015 SSS Sub Regatta video Look out for more videos. Thanks to Damo. ****************************************************************** added 21 Aug 2015 Another video from Damo _________________________________________________ Added 12 Aug 2015 To all Members Reminder that it’s only 3 weeks until our inter-club regatta on Sunday August 30th. A BBQ lunch and refreshments will be available . A lake clean-up will take place next Sunday. Attached is the new boat roster for the remainder of this year.
Pat Drake Secretary. _________________________________________________ Added 30July2015 Notice to all members from Sec. Pat. At our AGM on Sunday (26 July 2015) a new committee was elected as follows President---Mark Preedy Vice President---Barry Mc lean Secretary---Pat Drake Treasurer—Pat Preedy Harbour Master—Peter Crouch
Officers Webmaster---Mark Townsend Librarian—Neil Southern _________________________________________________ Added 10July2015 We now have a new Club Librarian. Please direct future enquiries to The contents of the Club Library are listed on the Library page. All the members offer a heart felt thank you to Deanne for her efforts in recent years maintaining those records. Many thanks Deanne. _________________________________________________ Added 23Jun2015 Breakfast for eight. Breakfast of champions............. Thanks Col for the pic. _________________________________________________ Seen at the lake recently... _________________________________________________ Added 29 May 2015 Seen at the lake recently... _________________________________________________ Added 16 May 2015 Go to the News page for an update by Sec Pat regarding Club membership. _________________________________________________ Added 04 May 2015 Go to the Galleries page for details of the members' visit to neighbouring boat club. These guys will have breakfast in style any where. _________________________________________________ Added 01 May 2015 Goto the Galleries page for video and stats for Rick's Square Rigger - The Sea Cloud. Click the link for direct access to the video. _________________________________________________ Added 07 Apr 2015 Go to the Galleries page for rescue boat pics. _________________________________________________ Update 17 Mar 2015 - decisions from meeting 08 Mar 2015. Go to the Club News page for the details. ______________________________________________ Updated 11 Mar 2015 Code of Courtesy and By-Laws Go to the Code of Courtesy page for updates. ____________________________________________________________ videos on how to set up your sails. Suits beginners. ______________________________________________ Added 22Feb2015 GOOD LUCK STEVE. Steve advised he will be getting his hip replacement surgery on Mon 23rd Feb. Thanks, see you when I'm mobile.
Steve Tyler Update 09 Mar 2015: Steve was seen jogging around the SCMBC clubhouse yesterday. He found the walking stick helpful. Welcome back Steve. ____________________________________________ Eggs over easy please? __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ added 15 Jan 2015 Club items for sale: Club caps $15, Hats $18, Shirts $30. Contact Sec. Pat or Pres. John. _________________________________________________ added 1 Dec 2014 Pearl Harbour Day promotional video Go to the Galleries page for the link and for optimum viewing suggestions to view the video. For direct link to video click here>> http://youtu.be/_fTLIMr1MGQ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Added 18 Mar 2015 for Brian's PT boat for sale 24 Mar 2015 - S O L D. __________________________________________________ for Rick's hull for sale. Added 26 Nov 2014 S O L D _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Added 12 Nov 2014 - Thanks to Col for the pics. SCMBC Breakfast Club _________________________________________________ Go to News page for Club Secretary's Notice to Club Members added 15 Oct 2014. _________________________________________________ out the pics and specs for Rick's Maltese Falcon. added 09Oct2014 _________________________________________________ Go to the Other items of interest page for sailing tips added 06 Oct 2014. Provided by Steve. _________________________________________________ out the specs for Hugh's Imara Tug Boat. This craft is a real work of art, both visually and technically. Added 04 Oct 2014 _________________________________________________ Library page updated 30 Sep 2014. __________________________________________________ How to Make a Simple Pop Pop Boatadded 27aug2014 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Added 11 Aug 2014 The SCMBC Clubhouse viewed from the dry lake 2002. __________________________________________________ The Calendar of events and the 2014 / 2015 Committee details have been updated 04 Aug 2014. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ SCMBC Harbour Master for 2014-2015, Mark Preedy, stars in the video below. __________________________________________________ |



































