While on a course of 034°pgc, a light bears 8° on the port bow at a distance of 8.8 miles. What course should you steer to pass 2.5 miles abeam of the light leaving it to port?

Correct Answer: Option D — 043°pgc

Applying standard Bowditch piloting formulas, construct the navigational triangle using the initial target range and relative bearing, then determine the necessary course adjustment angle to achieve the 2.5-mile port abeam clearance.