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Si no puede asistir a las clases en octubre…sean listos para clases en noviembre!!!
01/10/2025

Si no puede asistir a las clases en octubre…sean listos para clases en noviembre!!!

On October 12, 13 and 14th we will be offering a lifeguard course covering first aid and ocean rescues. The goal of this...
27/09/2025

On October 12, 13 and 14th we will be offering a lifeguard course covering first aid and ocean rescues. The goal of this course is to certify participants to assist the country in preventing accidents at its beautiful beaches and to ensure preparedness to respond when emergencies occur.

To take the Lifeguard class you will need to be able to swim 500 meters in 10 minutes. If not, you can take the beach safeguard class that focuses on what to do when there is an emergency on the beach or when someone is being pulled out of the water. Both classes will teach first aid skills as well.

Los días 12, 13 y 14 de octubre ofreceremos un curso de salvavidas que incluirá primeros auxilios y técnicas de rescate en el mar.
El objetivo de este curso es certificar a participantes para ayudar al país a prevenir accidentes en sus hermosas playas y garantizar la preparación necesaria para responder ante emergencias.

Para tomar la clase de socorrista, deberás saber nadar 500 metros en 10 minutos. Si no, puedes tomar la clase de salvamento en la playa, que se centra en qué hacer en caso de emergencia en la playa o cuando se rescata a alguien del agua. Ambas clases también enseñan primeros auxilios.

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Please please please do not enter the water to swim, surf, etc unless you are very experienced and with fins (if swimmin...
15/09/2025

Please please please do not enter the water to swim, surf, etc unless you are very experienced and with fins (if swimming or using a boogie board). We are along the beach and reminding people to please check with us if you are going to wade in the water. Inexperienced beach visitors should stay on land or in the pool today.

Por favor, no entre al agua para nadar, surfear, etc., a menos que tenga mucha experiencia y use aletas (si nada o usa una tabla de bodyboard). Estamos a lo largo de la playa y les recordamos que consulten con nosotros si van a meterse al agua. Los visitantes sin experiencia deben quedarse en tierra o en la piscina hoy.

Tragedy struck our community 5 years ago when Barbara entered the ocean and was caught in a rip current. There were no s...
11/09/2025

Tragedy struck our community 5 years ago when Barbara entered the ocean and was caught in a rip current. There were no surfers around to rescue her, and the conditions were dangerous. We lost her that day — and our beach lost someone truly special.
In the wake of her passing, we knew something had to change.
Our beach can be unpredictable, and with more visitors arriving every year, the number of rescues — often by local surfers — was steadily increasing.
That’s when we started what is now our Ocean Safety Program.

What began as a small effort to keep people safe over Independence Day has grown into a life-saving program — one that now helps prevent accidents and saves hundreds of lives every year.

Barbara’s spirit lives on in every rescue, every safety lesson, and every life saved. While we continue to miss her deeply, we feel her watching over us, guiding this mission with her light and kindness.
Thank you, Barbara, for inspiring us to act, to care, and to protect.
Keep smiling down on us — we’re making a difference because of you.

September 15 is just around the corner. Unfortunately, our team will not be on your beaches for the holiday period. I’ve...
04/09/2025

September 15 is just around the corner. Unfortunately, our team will not be on your beaches for the holiday period. I’ve alerted local Popoyo groups and strongly recommend organizing community vigilance to keep people safe.
What you can do (simple, effective steps):
* Surfers: Stay alert while in the water; before/after your session, spend a few minutes making preventions at known danger zones (rip currents, shore break, rock areas).
* Walk the beach: Take periodic patrol walks and kindly remind swimmers not to go beyond knee‑deep in strong surf or near rips, and never swim by the rocks.
* Set visual cues: If you have red flags/cones, mark hazardous areas (rips, rocks).
* Have numbers ready: Pre‑save emergency contacts (local clinic, Cruz Blanca/Red Cross, community emergency leads).
* Businesses on the beach: Please check your first‑aid kits (gloves, gauze, tape, shears, CPR mask, ice packs) and keep fresh water and shade available.
* Read the signs: Please follow the safety signs we’ve posted.

If someone looks in trouble:
* Call for help and direct them to float. Have whistles to alert surfers to help if possible
* Point to the rip exit (swim parallel to shore, then in).
* Use “reach or throw, don’t go” (pole, towel, board, throw line). Do not attempt a swim rescue unless trained—many rescuer fatalities happen this way.
* After removal from the water, monitor breathing, treat for shock, and be ready to start CPR if needed and TRANSPORT.
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If you need guidance, red flags, or materials, please reach out ASAP to arrange. I wish I could be in three places at once—but I can’t—so I’m asking the community to dedicate this upcoming, holiday weekend to looking out for one another.
Stay safe, and thank you for stepping up.
— Nica Heartbeat

Aviso para el 15 de septiembre — sin salvavidas en sus playas; pedimos vigilancia comunitaria
Hola a todos,
El 15 de septiembre está muy cerca. Lamentablemente, nuestro equipo no estará en sus playas durante el feriado. Ya avisé a los grupos locales de Popoyo y recomiendo organizar vigilancia comunitaria para mantener la seguridad.
Qué pueden hacer (pasos simples y efectivos):
* Surfistas: Manténganse atentos en el agua; antes y después de su sesión, tomen unos minutos para hacer prevenciones en las zonas peligrosas (corrientes de resaca, rompiente fuerte, rocas).
* Caminar la playa: Hagan recorridos periódicos y recuerden amablemente a los bañistas no pasar de las rodillas cuando el oleaje esté fuerte o cerca de resacas, y nunca nadar junto a las rocas. Tener silbatos lístos
* Señalización: Si tienen banderas rojas o conos, marquen las áreas peligrosas (resacas, rocas).
* Teléfonos a la mano: Guarden con anticipación los contactos de emergencia (clínica local, Cruz Blanca/Cruz Roja, líderes comunitarios).
* Negocios frente al mar: Por favor revisen sus botiquines (guantes, gasas, cinta, tijeras, mascarilla de RCP, compresas frías) y tengan agua y sombra disponibles.
* Lea los rótulos: Por favor sigan la señalización que hemos colocado.

Si alguien está en problemas:
* Piden ayuda y indiquen que flote.
* Señalen la salida de la resaca (nadar paralelo a la orilla y luego entrar).
* Usen “alcanza o lanza, no entres” (palo, toalla, tabla, cuerda). No intenten un rescate a nado si no están capacitados—muchos rescatistas fallecen así.
* Una vez fuera del agua, vigilen la respiración, traten choque, y estén listos para iniciar RCP si es necesario.

Si necesitan orientación, banderas rojas u otros materiales, escríbanme cuanto antes para coordinarlos. Ojalá pudiera estar en tres lugares a la vez—pero no puedo—por eso pido que la comunidad dedique este fin de semana a cuidarse entre todos.
¡Gracias y a cuidarse!
— Nica Heartbeat

Haley Grace first came to Nicaragua in 2007 when her family built a home in Rancho Santana, a place that quickly became ...
22/08/2025

Haley Grace first came to Nicaragua in 2007 when her family built a home in Rancho Santana, a place that quickly became a cornerstone of her life and deepened her ties to the country. She made the Emerald Coast her full-time home in 2012, and over the years has opened several businesses while staying actively involved in non-profits and community initiatives throughout the region.

Her connection to Nica Heartbeat is deeply personal. In 2024, the clinic and its dedicated team played a vital role in saving her father’s life on multiple occasions during his illnesses. After her father was called home to glory in November 2024, Haley Grace made a heartfelt commitment to continue supporting and growing the clinic in his memory and honor, just as he had faithfully done for years.

With years of experience, strong community connections both locally and globally, and a passion for service, Haley Grace is honored to join Megan, the board, and the wider community in ensuring that Nica Heartbeat continues to meet the needs of the region’s growing population.

In addition to her role with Nica Heartbeat, Haley Grace is the co-founder of Emerald Investment. She recently completed two years of service on the Hacienda Iguana HOA board and remains actively involved on her EcoCasita HOA board within Iguana.

In July, I had the  privilege to attend the ILSF  Conference in El Salvador.Gathering lifeguards from across the America...
21/08/2025

In July, I had the privilege to attend the ILSF Conference in El Salvador.
Gathering lifeguards from across the Americas, the event brought together participants from Canada, the USA, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Nicaragua.

Day One focused on presentations covering various aspects and updates in lifeguarding, including medical advancements and rescue techniques.

Day Two provided hands-on training in lifeguarding methods, allowing us to practice and refine lifesaving skills in real-life scenarios.

Day Three was dedicated to lifeguard games, friendly competitions, and the presentation of awards — a great way to build camaraderie and celebrate the work being done throughout the region.

This experience has strengthened our network and will directly support the improvement of our lifeguarding programs in Nicaragua. By applying the knowledge and techniques shared during the Congreso, we aim to reduce drowning incidents and build safer communities along our coasts and waterways.

Gracias
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July was packed with volunteering and learning from different agencies. I was able to attend the famous Pier Jump with  ...
15/08/2025

July was packed with volunteering and learning from different agencies. I was able to attend the famous Pier Jump with
Their incredible work is making a huge impact with drowning prevention programs.
It was a privilege to see the Junior Guard program/pier jump and work with people that have the same goal…prevent death by drownings!!!!

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