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 20th July at Turimetta Beach with Andrew Porter

Turimetta Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features : Beach and easily accessible rockshelf. No artificial light. Hazards/Dangers : Potentially slippery rockshelf. This is also a relatively high tide, but a gentle swell. Fitness requirements? : Short walk down to the beach Additional safety equipment required : Bring a torch and wear rock shoes if going onto the self. […]

Newcastle Shoot Saturday 27 July at Catherine Hill Bay with Terina Vale

Catherine Hill Bay Catherine Hill, Australia

Location Information Location features: Abandoned coal loading jetty.  Rock shelves.  Some caves. Beachscape. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf can be slippery.  Trip hazards.  Rocks may fall from cliff.  Top of jetty is cordoned off from the public. Fitness requirements: Moderate.  400m walk over sand and rocks with some large steps/ledges. Additional safety equipment required: Torch.  Rock shoes […]

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 […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 17th August at Avoca Beach with Bill Ferguson

Avoca Beach Surf Club NSW, Australia

Location Information   Location features: Rock shelf, rock pools, water flow, beach Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rocks, surf and deep holes Fitness requirements: Short walk from 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 […]

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 […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, August 24th at Jenny Dixon Beach with Ron Bonham

Jenny Dixon Beach

LOCATION DETAILS Location features: Beach, exposed rocks and headland. Hazards/Dangers: steep stairway to the beach and large rocks. Fitness requirements: Short walk from carpark to steep stairway and some rock hopping on the beach. Additional safety equipment required: Bring a torch and wear rock shoes if you're going onto the rock shelf. *Once you add […]

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 […]