While on a course of 283°pgc, a light bears 10° on the port bow at a distance of 8.3 miles. What course should you steer to pass 3.5 miles abeam of the light leaving it to port?

Correct Answer: Option D — 298°pgc

To pass a light at a specific distance, calculate the required change in course using the sine of the angle. With the light 10° off the bow at 8.3 miles, the required course change to achieve a 3.5-mile passing distance is 15° to the right, resulting in a new course of 298°pgc.