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Food.

An opening in the deck near the bow from which the spinnaker is hoisted. Spinnakers are also often referred to as chutes.

CI

Abbreviation for "Cost and Insurance." A price that includes the cost of the goods, the marine insurance and all transportation charges except the ocean freight to the named point of destination.

CIF

Abbreviation for "Cost, Insurance, Freight." (Named Port) Same as C&F or CFR except seller also provides insurance to named destination.

Price includes commission as well as CIF.

Abbreviation for "Cost, Insurance, Freight And Exchange."

Abbreviation for "Cost, Insurance, Freight, Collection And Interest."

Cost, Insurance, Freight, Interest and Exchange.

A severe type of food poisoning caused by eating contaminated fish

To sail around the world

A voyage around the world.

CKD

Abbreviation for "Completely Knocked Down." Parts and subassemblies being transported to an assembly plant.

CL

Abbreviation for "Carload" and "Containerload".

Lifting device attached to a crane.

To clap on is to temporarily add something to an existing part.

A publication,such as Uniform Freight Classification (railroad) or the National Motor Freight Classification (motor carrier), that assigns ratings to various articles and provides bill of lading descriptions and rules.

The designation provided in a classification by which a class rate is determined.

A railroad yard with many tracks used for assembling freight trains.

Beat to windward to avoid being driven onto a lee shore.

A "C" shaped fitting which can be slipped over the boom, for example, when the sail has been roller reefed to allow the boom vang to be reattached.