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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Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 25 May at Merewether Ocean Baths with Terina Vale

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.  Rough swell, so waves may be washing over the ocean side of the pool. Fitness […]

North Shoot – Saturday 25th May at Bilgola Beach and Rockpool with Andrew Porter

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

Location Information Location features : Beach, pool and rock shelf. It's a low tide rising with only a slight swell, which will mean easy access to the reef and plenty of compositions to explore. Hazards/Dangers : Caution needed if venturing onto the rockshelf. Fitness requirements? : Short walk from the beach car park Additional safety […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday, June 1st at North Mona Vale with Graeme Gordon

North Mona Vale

Location Information Location features: Beach, Rockshelf Hazards/Dangers: 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 to the shoot ** Safety […]

North Shoot – Saturday 8th June at South Turimetta with Mark Godfrey

South Turrimetta Nsw, Australia

Location Information Location features : Beach, Rock shelf Hazards/Dangers : Slippery rock shelf Fitness requirements? :5 min walk down a few steps to the beach Additional safety equipment required ?: Flashlight or headlamp, rock shoes for the rock shelf *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, 15th June at Terrigal Skillion with Sam

Terrigal Skillion

Location Information Location features : Rock shelf, water flow, The Skillion Hazards/Dangers : Slippery Rocks, surf and deep holes Fitness requirements? : Short walk from the carpark, with some rock scrambling Additional safety equipment required : Bring a torch and wear rock shoes if you’re going onto the rock shelf. *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, […]

North Shoot – Saturday 15th June at Bilgola Beach and Rockpool with Jon Hawton

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

North Shoot – Saturday 15th June at Bilgola Beach and Rockpool with Jon Hawton June 15 @ 6:20 am - 8:00 am Location Information Location features : Beach, pool and rock shelf. It’s a low tide falling with only a moderate swell, which will mean easy access to the reef and plenty of compositions to […]

Newcastle Shoot – Sunday, 16 June at Nobbys Breakwall with Terina Vale

Newcastle Nobbys Beach

Location Information Location features: Wide variety of features. Breakwall, rocks, large sandy beach, sand dunes, lighthouse and a working harbour. The sun will rise at the end of the breakwall. Hazards/Dangers: Many trip hazards – use a torch.  Snakes inhabit the dunes – wear boots and take care in the dunes.  Freak waves can overtop the […]

North Shoot – Saturday 22nd June at Avalon Beach and Rockpool with Andrew Porter

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

Location Information Location features : Beach, featuring the North Avalon headland, pool and possible access to the rockshelf. It's a (medium) 1.2m rising tide with moderate 1.5m swell. There is also a good outlook from the top of the southern headland, especially if the sunrise looks promising. Hazards/Dangers : The rising tide / swell will […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, 22nd June 2024 at Forrester’s Beach with Bill Ferguson

Forresters Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features: Rock shelf/beach/views north to Forrester’s head land. Hazards/Dangers: Usual dangers, slippery rocks, concealed holes, waves. Fitness requirements: Moderate amount of walking on sand to this location. Additional safety equipment required: Bring a torch or headlamp and wear rock shoes if you're going onto the rock shelf *Once you add your name […]

Central Coast and Newcastle Combined Shoot – Saturday 30 June at Caves Beach with Sam

Caves Beach

Location Information Location features: Large deep cave, with several smaller caves. Rock platform with interesting rocks below cliff, accessed via back of main cave. Please be mindful of other photographers and avoid leaving footprints across the entrance to the cave. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf can be slippery. Limited headroom in the cave, so watch your head. Rocks may fall […]