Yoga instructor and past triathlon participant Sarah Anne Plummer is organizing a swim clinic for triathletes at Pemaquid Beach Park from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Participants will have an opportunity to swim the course, get a feel for conditions at the beach, and gain experience with an open water swim. Anyone who is registered for the 2024 Pemaquid Beach Triathlon can take part for free by bringing their email confirmation with them (on a phone or printed out). Otherwise, participants may pay the standard park entrance fee.

Advertised as “Maine’s most beautiful triathlon,” the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon is a fundraiser for Bristol Parks and Recreation. It is a sprint triathlon, with a 400-yard ocean swim off of Pemaquid Beach, a 17.4-mile bike ride around the Pemaquid peninsula, and a 3.1-mile out-and-back run along Pemaquid Trail.

Participants may compete as individuals or create a relay team of two or three people. Early-bird registration, available through July 31, is $90 for individuals and $100 for a relay team. Starting August 1, prices increase to $100 for individuals and $120 for relay teams. Registration is online at runsignup.com/Race/ME/NewHarbor/PemaquidBeachSprintTriathlon.

The founder of Maineoutdooryoga.com, Sarah Anne Plummer has been teaching group exercise and yoga classes for the past 35 years. During the summer months, she teaches yoga on Pemaquid Beach from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Plummer has done many triathlons over the years and provides tips and training for those new to the sport. Plummer can be reached at sarah@maineoutdooryoga.com.