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 7th October at Mona Vale Pool with Andrew Porter

Mona Vale Pool , Australia

Location Information Location features : Famous ocean pool on the reef. This is a deceptive tide ; flat and receding, but a forecast "rough" 2.6m swell. From the safety of the beach car park we can assess the swell and whether to venture onto the rockshelf beyond the pool. Bring a long lens if you […]

North Shoot – Saturday 14th October – Newport Pool with Mark Godfrey

Newport Pool Newport, Australia

Location features: Beach and Pool Hazards/Dangers: Edges of pool are slippery Fitness requirements: 5 min walk to pool along beach Additional safety equipment required: Headtorch / Flashlight. *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 […]

Central Coast Shoot – Sunday 15th October at Avoca Beach with Linda

Avoca Beach Meet at Avoca Surf Club, Avoca, Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach, rockpool, Rockshelf Hazards/Dangers: Usual rockshelf dangers, dangerous waves, concealed holes, slip hazards, unstable cliff. Fitness requirements?  Easy walk to rock shelf. Additional safety equipment required:  Rock shoes,  headlamp *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you to be […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 21 October at North Dudley Beach with Terina Vale

Dudley Beach (north end)

Location Information Location features: Beach, Vista to South Dudley Beach, Rock shelf Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf can be slippery Fitness requirements: Moderate fitness, need to walk from the car park across fairly even soft sand, approx. 800m, can be tiring. Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes, Flashlights *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday 28th October 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/): 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 of any […]

Central Coast Shoot – Sunday, 29th October at Pipeclay Point with Debbie

Pipeclay Point

Location Information Location features: lake, rockshelf, parkland Hazards/Dangers: Deep holes Fitness requirements: Short walk from the car Additional safety equipment required: rock shoes, head torch *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 […]

North Shoot – Saturday 4th November at North Turimetta with Jon Hawton

North Turrimetta

Location Information Location features: Beach and a flat rockshelf, with a possible reverse sunrise on Turimetta Headland with reflections Hazards/Dangers: It’s a low tide, and with a slight swell forecast, so conditions should be calm. The rockshelf can be slippery with numerous potholes to watch out for. Fitness requirements: From the road there is a […]

Cental Coast Shoot – Saturday 4th November at Killcare Beach with Linda

Killcare Beach

Location Information Location features:  Rockshelf and beach. Hazards/Dangers  Usual rockshelf dangers:  Deep holes, trip hazards, waves. Fitness requirements:  Close to carpark Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes and  torch. *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 […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 4th November at South Merewether to Burwood Beach with Terina Vale

South Merewether Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features: Rock pools, ocean gullies, sandy beach, looking back to the ocean baths or the other way to Burwood Beach. Hazards/Dangers: Slippery and uneven rock shelf, trip hazards.  Rocks may fall from cliff, deep holes, waves wash into and above the gullies. Fitness requirements: Moderate. Mostly flat walk past Merewether Baths towards […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday, 11th November – Whale Beach with Mark Godfrey

Whale Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features: Pool, Rockshef, Beach Hazards/Dangers: Unexpected waves can wash over the rockshelf, crevices in the rockshelf Fitness requirements: Short flat walk from the carpark. Additional safety equipment required: Flashlight, headtorch, rock shoes/boots *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you […]