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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Central Coast Shoot – Sunday, 1st December 2024 at North Avoca with Linda

North Avoca Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach and rock shelf.  Small rock island with nice flow. Hazards/Dangers:  Usual dangers:  waves, slippery conditions, concealed holes, rock slides, trip hazards Fitness requirements Short walk from beach Additional safety equipment required  Rock shoes, torch/headlamp *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, 7th December at Gravelly Beach with Linda

gavelly beach

Location Information Meet at location at 4.40am. (Ignore other time of 4.30am as program defaulted to this and I can't change it.  Get another 10 minutes of sleep!  :) Location features  Beach, Rock shelf, views to Norah Head Lighthouse, small channels with beautiful flow. Hazards/Dangers  Usual rock shelf dangers: slippery rock shelf, deep holes, trip […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 7 December at Merewether Ocean Baths with Stephen Tyler

Merewether Ocean Baths

Location features: Ocean pools with pump house, numbered diving blocks and swimmers.  Surrounded by rock shelf and vista to Bar Beach. Hazards/Dangers: Concrete pool surround can be slippery.  Rock shelf is slippery and uneven, and can be over-washed by waves.  During rough swell the waves may be washing over the ocean side of the pool. […]

North Shoot – Saturday 7 December at North Mona Vale with Andrew Porter

North Mona Vale

Location Information Location features : Beach with isolated boulders in the surf. Fairly easy access to the rockshelf with large boulders offering multiple compositions. At this low ( and falling tide), it should be possible to navigate all the way around the Mona Vale headland to overlook Bungan Beach. Hazards/Dangers : Some rock-hopping required to […]

Central Coast Christmas Shoot – 14th December 2024 at The Skillion Terrigal

Terrigal Haven

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): rock shelf, water flow, beach, lookout Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): rock shelf, rough waves, slippery and deep holes Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): short walk to rock platform Additional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock shoes, Flashlights)?: head torch, […]

Newcastle Christmas Shoot – Saturday, 14 December at Newcastle Ocean Baths with Terina Vale

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Location Information Location features: Ocean baths with canoe pool alongside, pump house, numbered diving blocks, walkway across the pool, rails, building surrounding rock shelves, vista across to Newcastle Beach. Hazards/Dangers: Concrete pool surround can be slippery.  Rock shelves are slippery and uneven, and can be over-washed by waves. Pool can also have waves washing over […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday, 14th December at Queenscliff Pool, Manly Wormhole and Lagoon with Mark Godfrey

Queenscliff N Styne, Queenscliff, NSW, Australia

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Beach, Ocean Pool, Tunnel and Lagoon Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Care needs to be taken on walk to Manly Wormhole a torch or headlamp is mandatory and sturdy shoes/ rock boots. Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): The pool […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday, 21st December at Avalon Beach with Mark Godfrey

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

Location Information Location features: Rock Shelf, Beach, Ocean Pool Hazards/Dangers: Slippery Rock Shelf with holes and pools Fitness requirements: Short walk from the carpark. Additional safety equipment required: Flashlight/ Torch, Rock shoes / boots if going onto the rock shelf *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to […]

North Shoot – Saturday 4th January – Long Reef with Jon Hawton

Long Reef

North Shoot – Saturday 4th January – Long Reef with Jon Hawton January 4, 2025 @ 5:00 am - 6:30 am Location Information Location features : Expansive rock shelf, beach, city views Hazards/Dangers : Slippery rock shelf, holes etc Fitness requirements? : 10-15 minutes walk to the rock shelf. Additional safety equipment required :Rock shoes/ […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday 11th January at Whale Beach with Mark Godfrey

Whale Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features: Rock Shelf, Beach, Pool Hazards/Dangers: Slippery Rock Shelf with holes and pools, sometimes dangerous waves Fitness requirements: Short walk from the carpark. Most likely will get wet feet on the way so be prepared for that. Additional safety equipment required: Flashlight/ Torch, Rock shoes / boots if going onto the rock […]