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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SOUTH (ILLAWARRA) – Saturday 26th August– Kiama Surf Beach with Troy Loveday

Kiama Surf Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features: This location includes a wide sandy beach, interesting rock platform, surf club and rows of Norfolk Island pine trees standing around the beach. Hazards/Dangers: Parts of the rockshelf can be slippery and there are deep holes/pools in areas. Extreme care should be taken when out on the rock platform in case […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 2nd September at The Skillion, Terrigal – with Debbie Iverach

Terrigal Haven

Location Information Location features : Rock shelf, water flow, The Skillion Hazards/Dangers : Slippery rocks, surf and deep holes Fitness requirements? : Short walk from car park with some rock scrambling Additional safety equipment required : Rock shoes and head torch *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link […]

North Shoot – Saturday 2nd September : South Curl Curl with Graeme Gordon

South Curl Curl Pool Carpark off Carrington Pde, Curl Curl, Australia

Location Information Location features : Classic ocean pool plus beach , rockshelf and headland Hazards/Dangers : caution required if climbing up the headland Fitness requirements? : short walk from the car park Additional safety equipment required : Wear rock shoes and bring a head torch *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please […]

Newcastle Shoot – Sunday, 3rd September at Redhead Beach with Terina Vale

Redhead Beach

Location Information Location features:  Iconic shark tower with imposing red cliffs, broad beach and unusual rock formations. Hazards/Dangers: A large number of rocks have been exposed due to recent swells events. Rocks can fall from the cliff at any time.  Beware of crazy tractor drivers mowing the beach. Fitness requirements:  Easy.  Several stairs and around […]

North Shoot – Saturday 9th September at Bilgola Beach with Andrew Porter

Bilgola Beach

Location Information Location features : Something for everyone. Headland silhouette, beach (with reflection puddles), pool and rockshelf with gullies and flow. Gentle tide and swell forecast. Hazards/Dangers : Caution required on the rockshelf. Fitness requirements? : Easy access from the car park Additional safety equipment required : Rock shoes and a head torch if you […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 16th September at Gravelly Beach (Near Soldiers Beach) with Linda.

Gravelly Beach

Location Information Location features: Beautiful rockshelf with views over Norah Head Hazards/Dangers. Usual rock shelf dangers.  Slippery rocks, concealed holes, waves, trip hazards, land slides. Fitness requirements:  Easy walk to rock shelf with one steep part on the rocks. Additional safety equipment required: Head lamp and rock shoes required. *Once you add your name to attend […]

North Shoot – Saturday 16th September at North Whale Beach with Andrew Porter

Whale Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features : Beach, plus a flat rockshelf and gullies with some flow facing south (preferable if we are going to get another cloudless sunrise). A mid-tide (rising) but only a gentle swell, so the rockshelf should be easily accessible. Hazards/Dangers : Gullies and crevasses in the rockshelf Fitness requirements? : Short walk […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 23 September at Spoon Bay with Sam Wilson

Spoon Bay - Central Coast NSW , Australia

Location features: Beach, rockshelf, views south to Terrigal Hazards/Dangers: Usual rock shelf dangers.  Slippery rocks, concealed holes, trip hazards, dangerous waves, large deep chasm on higher rock shelf. Fitness requirements: Quite a few stairs down to beach – short walk on sand Additional safety equipment required: Torch, rock shoes required. *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday 23rd September – Long Reef with Graeme Gordon

Long Reef

Location Information Location features: Beach,  Rockshelf, City views Hazards/Dangers: Cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools Fitness requirements: Long/steep walk, stairs Additional safety equipment required: 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 of any changes […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday 23rd September at Chalky Beach, Swansea Heads with Terina Vale

Chalky Beach 37 Pacific Drive, Swansea Heads, New South Wales, Australia

Location features: Wide range of features.  Sandy beach.  Rocky beach.  Variety of rock shelves with canyons.  Exposed coal seams on headlands.  A marine sanctuary.  One of the most varied rock shelves in the Newcastle Region. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf has very uneven surface with boulders and holes.  The edge of the rock shelf is sudden, making […]