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"