You are towing a barge, exempted from the normal Great Lakes load line requirements, on the Burns Harbor route. On the Very High Frequency radio, you hear a weather warning predicting squalls and high winds along your route for the next twelve hours. What action must you take?

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Proceed to the nearest appropriate harbor of safe refuge

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Change from towing astern to towing alongside

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Lengthen the tow wire to prevent yawing

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Head the tug and tow into the wind and reduce speed

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