While on a course of 138°T, a light bears 14° on the starboard bow at a distance of 8.6 miles. What course should you steer to pass 3 miles abeam of the light leaving it to starboard?

Correct Answer: Option A — 132°T

Applying Bowditch navigational triangle principles, determine the correct course adjustment by analyzing the initial range and relative bearing against the desired 3-mile starboard abeam passing distance.