The
Benjamin Islands are the most popular destination in all of the North Channel.
Formed from beautiful pink granite, they provide a rocky refuge for boaters
of all types. The two principal islands, North Benjamin and South Benjamin,
are skirted by a number of smaller rocks to the southeast, known as The
Sow & Pigs and The Boars. In addition there are smaller coves with
varying depths.
There's an old saying among sailors: "If you
haven't run aground, and you haven't been to the Benjamins, then you haven't
been to the North Channel."
Despite
their popularity as a cruising destination, access to the natural
beauty of the Benjamins has been threatened.
I have heard of attempts being made to quarry granite from the islands.
Apparently some company wants to remove the beautiful pink stone that makes
the Benjamins such a distinctive destination. Lets hope these plans and
activities like them are thwarted for many years to come.
