Question 4119 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Increase the rate of turn. When making a sharp turn in a channel, if you observe the buoy moving aft (backward) relative to your position, it indicates that your rate of turn is too slow. To tighten the turn and maintain control of the vessel, you should increase the rate of turn. This will keep the buoy moving forward relative to your position, allowing you to navigate the turn safely. The other options are incorrect because: A) Decreasing the rate of turn would make the turn wider, B) Decreasing speed would not necessarily tighten the turn, and C) Maintaining a constant rate of turn would not address the issue of the buoy moving aft, indicating the need to increase the rate of turn.