At 0100 you notice that the wind has become SSW’ly and has freshened. At 0200 you sight Stratford Point Lighted Bell Buoy “18” bearing 268°pgc. At 0215 the buoy bears 269°pgc. Which statement is TRUE?（）

A . You should alter course to the right to increase the rate of the bearing change

B . You are making more speed over the ground than you estimated

C . You should alter course to decrease the distance that you will pass off Middle Ground Shoal

D . You can hold the present course and safely pass buoy "18"