Safety Policy

By adding your name below to attend this Focus shoot you are agreeing to abide by the SAFETY POLICY FOR FOCUS SEASCAPE AND LANDSCAPE available on the Focus website http://focusphotographers.org/focus-safety-policy/
This Safety Policy is designed to promote the safety of all members of the Focus Seascape and Landscape Photography Inc Group (Focus) and outlines the responsibilities of members and event leaders.
Focus Photographers as a group advocates and promotes safe shooting practices. Please consider your personal safety and the safety of the group during your time spent on any Focus group outing.
By placing your name below you are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document.


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North Shoot – Saturday 27 July at Long Reef with Mark Godfrey

Long Reef

Location Information Location features : Large exposed rockshelf, views back to headland Hazards/Dangers : Areas of the shelf can be slippery, some crevasses and holes Fitness requirements? : 5-10min walk from carpark to rockshelf, 3-4min walk to the edge of the shelf Additional safety equipment required : Head torch/ flash light, rock boots/ shoes *Once […]

North Shoot – Saturday August 3rd – North Curl Curl with Graeme Gordon

North Curl Curl

Location Information Location features : Cliff top walk, ocean pool with possible overflow, rockshelf at the back of the pool (may not be accessible if the swell is too high). Hazards/Dangers : It's a 2.4m swell, so there should be some flow over the pool. Fitness requirements? : A short cliff top walk followed by […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 10th August at Dudley Beach (South) with Stephen Tyler

Dudley Beach (south end) Dudley Beach Rd, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Location Information Location features: Rock shelf with canyons, blowholes and rock pools.  Large shallow pool for reflections, sweeping beachscape. Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rock shelf.  The edge of the rock shelf is treacherous – crashing waves with few escape locations if you get swept in. Fitness requirements: Moderate fitness, as quite a long walk from the car park (1,100m) over […]

North Shoot – Saturday 10th August at North Turimetta with Andrew Porter

North Turrimetta

Location Information Location features : Rock-strewn beach. Cliff headland and, if the low tide and swell allow, the flat outer reef. Possible reverse sunrise of the cliff headland with reflections. Hazards/Dangers : Some rock-hopping or paddling required to get onto the outer reef. Otherwise, no drama from the beach. Fitness requirements? : Steep path down […]

North Shoot – Saturday 17th August at Avalon Beach with Mark Godfrey

Avalon Beach and Pool Carpark behind Surf Club, Avalon, Australia

Location Information Location features : Beach & Pool. Although it's a high tide (but a small one) it's also a slight swell forecast so should be able to get on to the rockshelf beyond the pool. Storms have also removed a lot of sand and from the rocks in front of and next to the […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday 24th August at Swansea Heads with Stephen Tyler

Swansea Heads Swansea Heads, NSW, Australia

LOCATION DETAILS Location features: Breakwall, beach, exposed rocks, an island and headland. Hazards/Dangers: slippery rocks, unstable headland, possibility of freak waves. Fitness requirements: Moderate level walk from carpark to rock shelf on uneven ground. Additional safety equipment required: Bring a torch and wear rock shoes if you’re going onto the rock shelf. *Once you add your […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday 24th August at South Turimetta with Graeme Gordon

South Turrimetta Nsw, Australia

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach,  Rockshelf, ): Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): Additional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock shoes, Flashlights)?: *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you to be notified automatically […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday 31st August, Whale Beach with Jon Hawton

Whale Beach , Australia

Location Information   Location features: Rock Shelf & Pool Hazards/Dangers: Holes, Slippery Rock Shelp, Waves Fitness requirements: Average Additional safety equipment required: Rock Shoes and headlamp *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you to be notified automatically of any changes to the shoot […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 7th September at Morpeth with Terina Vale

Morpeth Swan St, Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia

Location Information Location features: Hunter River and walkway, historic bridge and streetscapes. Hazards/Dangers: Street trips and hazards, uneven walkways and traffic. Fitness requirements: Average Additional safety equipment required: Covered shoes and flashlight *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to “Subscribe”, this will enable you to be notified […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday, 7th September at Bilgola Rock Pool and Beach with Mark Godfrey

Bilgola rockpool and beach The Serpentine, Bilgola Beach, Bilgola, Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach and Pool, Rock shelf, Cafe vibes Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf slippery, holes and crevices Fitness requirements: Only a short walk from the carpark to the pool. A small amount of rock scrambling to get onto the rock shelf. Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes if on the wet slippery rock or […]