The Dream

MV (motor vessel) Taurus will start her cruise of the American Great Loop (www.greatloop.org) from Westbrook, Connecticut on June 26, 2021. Fred is the Captain and Deb is the First (and only) Mate.  This trip has been in the planning stages for many years.

Taurus is a Navigator 4400, circa 2004. She has 1,015 hours on each of her Volvo 315 hp diesel engines.  





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  1. AnonymousJune 16, 2021 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Fred and Deb,
    I am so excited for you guys.
    You are so blessed to be able to take a trip like this.
    Happy sailing!
    Hugs,Fran

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    1. Taurus Great LoopJune 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM

      Hi Fran!
      I just saw your comment. We are leaving June 26, 2021 so final preparations are underway. So glad you’re going to follow us.
      Hugs,
      Deb

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  2. Tom PastorJune 24, 2021 at 6:53 AM

    Fred and Deb: I am so jealous of your adventure. Take lots of pics and I look forward to your trip posts.
    Tom Pastor

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    1. Taurus Great LoopJune 25, 2021 at 7:22 PM

      Hi Tom,
      Thanks for the encouragement. We are ready to start the adventures!
      Deb

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