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I have to ask - what's with the weird swim distance? It's like it wants to by an Olympic distance race, but...

I don't know, I wish it were 1500m we need more longer races. there is one Olympic distance (Honolulu Triathlon) and this one on this island and tons of Sprints

Looking forward to my first destination triathlon.  I'm sure I already know the answer, but I wanted to confirm that wetsuits are not used for the swim portion.  The only reason I ask is that all the races here are wetsuit recommended.  But I do live in Canada....  It works great that I will have 3 weeks in Oahu prior to the race to train on the course.

Not sure if wetsuits are NOT allowed.  I've never used one, as the water here is always 75-79 degrees.  It's not a USAT race, so it's up to the RD if they are allowed.

Thansk Jason, It's not that I wanted to use one.  I was pretty sure the answer was no, but I just wanted to make sure before I flew to Hawaii and left mine at home in the basement.  My T1 should be a breeze not having to take off a wetsuit... Can't wait...

The last time I did Tinman, there was no night before bike drop off. Transition opened at around 4am. I don't remember how far ahead of the race you needed to pick up the race packet. I would call The Bike Shop (http://www.tinmanhawaii.com/2012/contact-us) to find out. No expo (it's really a small local race).

Yup I doubt they will have a nice after party like after the Lavaman, free beer, burger lunch, and live bands. The Honolulu Triathlon didn't require overnight bike check in, and that race is a lot bigger than Tinman. I'm looking forward to Tinman though, more intimate local race. They will hopefully send an email soon about packet pickup or get it morning of.

Sounds good.. I have a another race on the 12th of Aug back in Victoria,Canada (Subaru Sooke International Triathlon), this will be a nice training race prior to really going for it back home.  Too bad about the no party thing... though I suppose I will have to work that evening.  

You should have received an email from the race director re packet pickup. WHEN: Starting on Friday, July 20, 2012WHERE: The Bike Shop, 1149 S. King Street (Please call 596-0588 for store hours)PRINT AND BRING THIS E-MAIL NOTICE WITH YOU TO PACKET PICKUP.Packets will be available at The Bike Shop from Friday, July 20, through Saturday, July 28. Packets must be picked up by 4 pm on Saturday, July 28.If you are unable to pick up your packet, sign your name on this notice and give it to the person who will pick up your packet for you. NO PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING!