The Benson Cup

The Benson Cup is a race named after Father Benson who ministered to the people of San Juan County for many years. He had a small boat that he used to travel from island to island. From that boat came a copper tea pot which became the Benson Cup Trophy. The race has been run since 1981 and the course is from Jones Island around Waldron Island and back, a distance of 15 miles.

The proceeds from the race are given to the Children's House a local San Juan County charity.

As far as we know the fastest elapsed time in this event was put in by Charles Mottl's boat Ginny in 2001 with a time of 2:04:01