BMMC was founded back in the 70’s by members of the Triple S model boat club. The Triple S club still runs today at the Boondall Entertainment centre and caters for Scale, Sail and Steam – hence the Triple S name. Morton Bay model boat club was the only other club in the Brisbane area at the time and conducted meetings at Male’s dam off the Bribie road and also just north of Even Tide on the Sandgate foreshore. Some meetings were also conducted at the Caboolture lakes through the 80’s.
BMMC had the use of a lake on Neilsen’s quarry property off Johnson road at Brendale through the 80’s and later moved to Jess brothers potato farm off Old north road at what is now Warner through the 90’s. The club also had use of one of the lakes on the Boral property at Lawnton through the 90’s. The sale of the Jess brother’s farm to developers meant the club shifted permanently to Boral from 2000 up to 2012. The sale of the Boral property compelled the club to relocate once again from Boral to just across the river to the Amcor mill site. In August 2017, the club once again has had to relocate back to the lake on the Boral property.
Through the mid to late 90’s BMMC had a great association with the Gold Coast club. Many great historic events were shared between both clubs such as the Winter Carnival, Summer Carnival, Autumn Carnival as well as the QLD state titles. A lot of credit must go to Peter Winks of the Gold Coast club in this golden era of model boating in Queensland.
Some names associated with early model power-boating in Brisbane – Gary Penman, Ray Parker, Richard Andersen, Greg Carter, Rod Smith, Phillip Fischer, Mark Davies, Kevin Morris and the Walker family, Lorry, Graham, Ian and Steve just to name a few.
The 2024/ 2025 BMMC Committee consists of;
President – Kevin Morris
Vice President – Adam Green
Secretary – Sue Morris
Treasurer – Sue Morris
Committee 1 – Locky Bellert
Committee 2 –
Race co-ordinator – Locky Bellert.
Social media co-ordinator – Locky Bellert
In July 2019, the club saw 3 senior committee members retire from office. John Fulton and Mike Brough were congratulated for their efforts whilst serving the club and in particular Mike with his efforts to take care of the clubs facilities with regular mowing and maintenance. Danny Bull also retired from the committee after serving for over 20 years out of his 27 so far with the club. An achievement rarely seen in the model boating community, Danny has been awarded life time membership to the BMMC.
In July 2023, Danny has once again retired from the Committee after serving a further 3 years to ensure the clubs future is in good hands. Sue and Kevin Morris must also be congratulated for their on going commitment and patronage to safeguard the clubs continued success. In August 2024, Kevin Morris was awarded life membership to the BMMC for his ongoing commitment and support to the club.
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A list of recent events hosted by the Brisbane Model Marine club –
QLD championships – 2009 – 2011 – 2012 – 2013 – 2015 – 2016 – 2018 – 2019 – 2021 – 2022 – 2023
AMPBA National championships – 2001 – 2010 – 2012 – 2024
1/2 Kilometer oval – 2008 – 2009 – 2013 – 2014 – 2015 – 2016 – 2017 – 2018 – 2019
Straight line speed – 2013 – May 2015 – Sept 2015 – June 2016 – May 2017
* Event scheduled.
