While on a course of 216°pgc, a light bears 12° on the port bow at a distance of 11.2 miles. Which course should you steer to pass 2 miles abeam of the light leaving it to port?

Correct Answer: Option A — 214°pgc

Resolve the navigational triangle by applying standard piloting methods from Bowditch. Calculate the angle of the course change required using the initial range, relative bearing, and the targeted 2-mile port abeam passing distance.