Tinker Class Owners Association (TCOA)

Year: 2025

  • eTravelogue is available

    eTravelogue is available

    The new format Travelogue is now available. I do hope you enjoy it. Several of your talented Tinker members have put a lot of voluntary time and energy into its publication and sorting out the most suitable delivery platform.

    The new format gives greater freedom to Nigel (Travelogue Coordinator) to add  extra articles and pictures etc, whereas previously if he wanted to add an extra page, he had to find material to fill four! We are also able to finance it’s publication and distribution for the foreseeable future provided the membership can provide the articles to put in it.

    Seasons greetings to you all and best wishes for 2026

    Alistair TCOA Commodore

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  • For Sale – Tinker Tramp sail number 7059

    For Sale – Tinker Tramp sail number 7059

    I bought my Tinker Tramp three years ago intending to use it as a sailing tender to my catamaran but that’ has turned out to be impractical.  

    She was built in August of 2000 and has a serial number 7059.  I have all the original purchase documents. She shows very little use , tubes hold air well, the sails are still crisp. One floorboard has had a crack repaired and that can be seen in the photos. She has the complete rig, foot pump and a collapsible launching dolly.  

    £600.

    Located in Scotland in Crieff.  

    Contact: Leigh Ross.

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    • Swarkestone Day 1

      Swarkestone Day 1

      After arriving at Swarkestone on Friday night it looked like the weekend might not include any sailing as extremely light winds were forecast, (Gusts of 2mph!). It was agreed to meet for our briefing on the Saturday morning but expectations weren’t high.

      However Saturday did bring some wind and although light allowed 4 races to be held. At times the win came and went so it was a good test of the quality of the sailors.

      After four races the  positions are Stuart, Lindsey, Al & Isolbel, JR, Ken, Nigel, Jim & Pam, Mike and Mark.

      A group meal is planned for tonight and we will see what tomorrow brings.

    • For Sale – Tinker Tramp sailing rig

      For Sale – Tinker Tramp sailing rig

      Sailing kit for a Tinker Tramp.  

      One mainsail (sail no 2597), one jib, tracked mast and rigging, boom, rudder and daggerboard  with carrier bag – £175.

      One mainsail with “Crinan Boatyard” logo (sail no. 5409) – £50.

      All good condition and located in Edinburgh.

      Contact David Burns.
      • For Sale – Classic Tinker Traveller 203

        For Sale – Classic Tinker Traveller 203

        Tinker Traveller, sail number 203. Includes sailing gear with mast extension and window sail, oars, daggerboard, tiller, rudder. Also bellows footpump, 12 volt inflator, trolley, and custom road trailer.

        All in very good condition. Stored carefully under cover. Little recent use,

        No leaks. No repairs.

        Ready to go!

        £650.

        Location: Barcaldine near Oban. Buyer collects.

        Contact John Gosling.
        • Bassenthwaite day 1

          Bassenthwaite day 1

          Day one racing at Bassenthwaite has proved a challenge with the base winds being comfortable but a succession of squalls coming through causing some damage to the fleet. Three races so far.

          Sunday morning and early afternoon is looking quite favourable with the wind building to gale forecast in the late afternoon / evening. Therefore, planning two races starting at 11am.Now of to the Sun Inn for a group meal.

        • For Sale – Tinker Funsail 6541

          For Sale – Tinker Funsail 6541

          Tinker Funsail, sail number 6541.

          Very recently inflated and assembled, and everything appears to be in excellent, almost-new condition.

          It comes complete with its original carry bag, daggerboard, rudder, mast, boom, full sailing rig, mainsail and jib.

          Location: Eling, Southampton.

          Price £600 (open to offers).

          Contact Elli Sallis.
          • Sold – Classic Tinker Star Traveller

            Sold – Classic Tinker Star Traveller

            




            Unknown year, sail number 1400. There are no leaks. I have used it as a tender for many years but never sailed it.
            




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            • Mainsail and masthead jib
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            • 3 piece mast and boom
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            • Oars and rowlocks
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            • Upgraded valves
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            • Rudder (with tiller extension) and daggerboard
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            • Foot pump
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            • Carry bag
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            Bassenthwaite meet
            
			
            Bassenthwaite meet
            
			
            

            It’s time to book your place at the Bassenthwaite meet which will take place over the 13-15th September. For more details click here
            




            

            
			
            
		
            
		
	
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            Sold – Tinker Tramp (life raft version)
            
			
            Sold – Tinker Tramp (life raft version)
            
			
            

            Sail number 5630, comes with full sailing rig (3 piece mast, boom, mainsail, jib, daggerboard, rudder, oars).  Also includes inflatable life raft cover and sea anchor.
            




            Offers in the region of £350.
            




            Based in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire.