If the coxswain of your lifeboat gives the command "HOLD WATER" you should _________________.

A
complete the stroke, raise your oar slightly, swinging the oar slightly forward, and place it in the boat
B
lift the oar in a vertical position
C
complete the stroke and hold the oar out of the water
D
dip the blade of your oar into the water vertically and hold it perpendicular to the keel line
E