The direction in which a vessel should be steered between two points is the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — course
According to standard nautical terminology outlined in Bowditch, the course is the intended horizontal direction in which a vessel should be steered between two points, distinct from heading or course over the ground.
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