You are steaming in a westerly direction along the Gulf Coast. You see ahead of you a lighted buoy showing a red isophase light. Which action should you take?

A
Alter course to port and leave the buoy to starboard.
B
Alter course to starboard and leave the buoy to port.
C
Alter course and leave the buoy near by on either side.
D
Alter course and pass the buoy well-off on either side.
E