Built in 1988, the Bahamian-registered Wind Spirit is a sail-assisted motor ship. It is largely powered by a diesel engine and runs at a speed of 10 knots, up to nearly 16 with the right winds ...

With the weather warming up, Moline resident Andrew Scott thought it would be a good day to get outside and grill on the deck. His plans quickly changed with a strong gust of wind. "I had no idea ...