Which statement best differentiates a bearing from a course?

Which statement best differentiates a bearing from a course?

• A. Bearing is the direction from your vessel to a target; course is the direction you intend to steer.
• B. Bearing is the direction you intend to steer; course is the direction from your vessel to a target.
• C. Bearing is the current course; course is the bearing to the target.
• D. Bearing is distance to the target; course is time to reach.

Answer: (A)