I haven't dove from shore yet, and the Gulf coast has much less boat traffic. But the artificial reefs can be quite busy on weekends.
When I hear the props of another boat, I surface immediately and find the boat and assess its direction. If its heading towards me at all, I work my way back to my boat. My next few drops are usually close to the boat, I'm assuming the other boat will give my boat a little room, even if its stealing my number!
I'm just wondering, why not stay on the surface and swim sideways out of the path of the oncoming boat? Especially if the water isn't deep or you don't have time to breath up. I'm worried about surfacing in front of or right under a moving boat at the end of my breathhold.
I've seen a friend get a bit away from our boat, and some jackass came hauling ass towards us to make a circle around our boat to steal the number. My buddy waved his gun up in the air and screamed loud, and the guy veered off and didn't hit him.
I like Dan have been trying to figure out what the best plan of attack is.
Good thread for sure.
C