Lil (California) @131885

This special whale has been named by Cherryl Connally, President of Island Packers, in honor of her late mother, Lillian Mae Connally. Lil, together with Cherryl’s late father, Bill, founded Island Packers in 1968, creating a legacy of ocean stewardship and unforgettable Channel Islands experiences. On November 23, 2025, Cherryl joined the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area’s chartered cruise, where CRC-22850 delighted the 105 passengers on board. This whale spent over an hour feeding close to Island Packers’ Island Adventure, offering an extraordinary moment that felt like a beautiful connection between generations of ocean-loving families.

Monterey Bay · North Pacific