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A sunset over an island

Meet The Team

About us

Every teacher has to have a side hustle in the summer (unfortunately).  In the summer of 2015, our owner Austin was painting houses during summers as his teaching side hustle (and hating every minute of it).  With a couple of kayaks, a lot of friends who would let him borrow theirs, and a lifetime of coastal North Carolina outdoor knowledge, he decided to try doing a few kayak tours. He loved it, the guests loved it, and Cape Fear Adventure Company was born.

Over the years, boat charters, summer camps, and other adventures were added, but it all goes back to the same thing that started it all......a big love for the NC coast and a desire to share it with visitors and locals in our area!  We can't wait to share that love with you!

Austin Adams at Masonboro Island

The Team

Austin Adams on a kayak

Austin Adams

Owner, Lead Guide, Captain, Camp Director/Lead Counselor, accountant, promoter.......

Lead Camp Counselor Darryle Watkins

Darryle Watkins

Lead Camp Counselor
Camp counselor Abby Smith with a dog
Abby Smith
Camp Counselor
Office Manager Jenny Adams

Jenny Adams

Office Manager, Camp Counselor

Kayak guide Shane Smith on a kayak

Shane Smith

Kayak/Outdoor Guide

Lead Camp Counselor Sarah Rohrback on a kayak
Sarah Rohrback
Lead Camp Counselor
Camp counselor Megan Heacock under the pier
Megan Heacock
Lead Camp Counselor
Camp counselor Alyssa Haase
Alyssa Haase
Camp Counselor
Chris Lener
Lead Camp Counselor
Kayak guide Jamison Painter with flowers
Jamison Painter
Kayak/Outdoor Guide
Camp counselor Miles Adams snowboarding
Miles Adams
Camp Counselor
Kelsi Goodson
Camp Counselor
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