You are outbound in a channel marked by a range astern. The range line is 309°T. You are steering 127°T and have the range in sight as shown in illustration D047NG below. What action should you take?

Correct Answer: Option C — Come right to close the range then when on the range steer 129°T.

When outbound with a range astern and the upper mark appears shifted to one side, standard piloting practice per Bowditch requires coming toward the visual error to close the range line before resuming the trackline course.