THE TEAM

Austin Adams
Owner, Outdoor Guide, Camp Director/Counselor, Accountant, Promoter, etc.

An elementary school teacher for fifteen years and a Wilmington local for over 20 years, Austin started this business as a summer side hustle in 2015 (all teachers have a summer side hustle).  Starting with two kayaks, forty dollars, and a lot of friends nice enough to let him borrow kayaks, Austin worked really hard to make Cape Fear Adventure Company into an affordable way for families to make memories, locals to explore the area in which they live, and kids to have a great summer in the outdoors at camp!  He loves to share with our customers all of the things he grew up doing on the NC coast, such as kayaking, boating, crabbing, and exploring the marsh.  He and all of our employees are OBSESSED with you having a great time!

Certifications- US Coast Guard certified captain, First Aid/CPR 

Shane Smith
Kayak Guide/Outdoor Educator

Shane is a United States Marine Corps Veteran who came to the area in 2010. More recently however, he has worked as a Paramedic since 2015.  In his free time Shane enjoys fishing, hiking the local trails and playing guitar. Originally from the muddy waters of Lake Allatoona just north of Atlanta Ga, Shane has grown up on the water and would love to show you everything it has to offer.

Certifications-Paramedic, Basic life support, Advanced Stoke Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Clark Collier
​Kayak Guide/Outdoor Educator

Clark was born and bred in Wilmington, NC. From a young age he was fascinated by costal ecosystems. After graduating from Hoggard High School, he went on to pursue a degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management from North Carolina State University. Clark spent the summer after graduation leading kayak tours in low-country South Carolina before returning home to join Cape Fear Adventure Company. Clark loves spending time on the water and is excited to share an adventure
with you!

Certifications- CPR/First Aid

Jenny Adams
​Office Manager

A Wilmington native, Jenny handles a lot scheduling, answering calls, and handling logistics, as well as filling in from time to time as an amazing camp counselor!​

More staff coming in the Spring!

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Click here to meet our Summer Camp staff!

Causes that we care ​about
A portion of our profits are donated to these great organizations