FAQs

1. What is a Tinman/Tinwoman?

Competing as a tinperson is not for everyone but the sense of accomplishment can be worth the effort. You will have to complete all legs of the race yourself. A plan and support crew to move equipment for the transitions is recommended.

2. What is the Tinmate?

Similar to a tinperson except tinmates compete in teams of two and can break up the legs however they see fit. A support team can still be a benefit for some of the transitions.

3. How do I pick up my race kit?

There will be two evening Captains' meetings held in June. Part of the meeting will include distribution of race kits. If you are unable to have a representitive at either meeting, remaining race kits can be picked up at the registration tent after 0600 on race day.

4. How do I submit my waiver?

Waivers are to be completed electronically when registering online. If you do not complete your waiver online or require a guardians' signature for those under 18, waivers are to be finished at the registration tent after 0600 on race day.

5. Is there a bag check?

There will not be a bag check.

6. Can I borrow a canoe or kayak?

A limited quantity of canoes and kayaks will be provided to military teams through PSP. If you are borrowing a canoe or kayak, you will be responsible to sign it out on the 13th or 14th of June from 1500-1700 from the base gym. Otherwise you are responsible for acquiring your own canoe or kayak and getting it to the leg 1/2 transition.

  • For military members wanting to book a canoe or kayak from PSP, please contact:
  • Darrin Whalley – Darrin.whaley@forces.gc.ca
  • Andrew Burley – Andrew.burley@force.gc.ca
  • Store local 2289
  • Kayaks and Canoes will be available as of Tues May 22 between 0700-1400.
  • Rental from:
  • Trenton
  • One Shot Tactical Inc.
  • 45 Front St. Trenton ON
  • http://www.oneshottactical.com
  • Phone (613) 394-5023
  • Fax (613) 394-5020
  • Kingston
  • Ahoy Rentals
  • 23 Ontario St. Kingston, ON
  • http://www.ahoyrentals.com
  • Phone (613) 549 4277

7. How do I know what registration fee I have to pay?

Registration fees are identified below. The registration website will confirm price before you pay. Early bird prices end on 15 May 2018.

8. I'm coming from out of town. Are there any hotels offering discounts for the race?

For those participants coming in from out of town, Comfort Inn Trenton is ‎providing Surf n' Turf participants a 15% discount for date range June 12-16, 2018.

9. Can I submit my name as a “free agent” to be used as part of another team?

You can register without a team and highlight which legs you would be interested in running by contacting Corporal Melissa Farrell at 613-392-2811 Ext 4483 or Melissa.farrell2@forces.gc.ca.

10. How can I support this event?

a. As a volunteer? We will have a volunteer registration form available starting 15 April 2018. or contact WO Frances Gaudet at Frances.Gaudet@forces.gc.ca. We are looking for volunteers to support all aspects of the race Click here to register as a volunteer b. As a sponsor or donor? We have three levels of sponsorship available, Gold, Silver and Bronze. We are accepting monetary and services in kind sponsorships. If you or your business would like to be a part of the event, please contact Capt Kelly Burton at Kelly.Burton2@forces.gc.ca.

11. If there are two members of the team in the canoe does one other have to complete two legs of the race or does my team go up to 9 members?

Teams can sign up 9 participants.

12. When and what is the Captains meeting?

The Surf n’ Turf Committee will be holding two meetings at the Officers Mess to accommodate most participant team Captains – Wednesday 13 June at 6pm & Thursday 14 June at 7pm. The intent of this meeting is to provide Team Captains with guidance and instructions pertaining to the race. Team bags (T-Shirts, Chiptime monitor) are distributed at this time.