You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving forward relative to you, what should you do?

Correct Answer: Option D — Decrease the rate of turn

If the buoy moves forward relative to your bow, your rate of turn is insufficient to maintain the desired track. Decreasing the rate of turn—or in this specific navigational context, adjusting the rudder to tighten the turn—is necessary to keep the buoy at the constant four-point bearing.