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April Clark, RYT200  
Owner of Second Wind, knows what it means to follow one’s dreams.  Long term resident of Onslow County, she developed interests in traveling and experiencing new sights, sounds and adventures.  These passions only continued to develop and, when the chance arose to fully embrace them and share them with others, Clark took it.

 “I was once asked the question in my previous work life, what I would be doing if I weren't in sales management.  My response was to kayak and do yoga...hence when presented with the opportunity to open my own business, I took a leap of faith and pursued my dreams.” 

Following these dreams led to the opening of Second Wind in early 2010.  Her passion to protect the environment, obtain and maintain serenity, and experience new adventures blended beautifully in creating this eco-friendly and close-knit business.  Offering kayak and bicycling tours that leave little impact on the environment, Clark and her staff also strive to leave the area in better condition than when they came by doing things such as picking up trash.  Something else very important to Clark is her close friends and family.  They make up the majority of her staff and always extend their warm smiles and greetings to all who walk through the doors.

The business world is no stranger to Clark, who has a long history in it.  She received a Bachelors of Science degree in business administration.  Through her desire for continued learning, Clark also received a Master of Arts from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.  For 16 years, Clark worked in wireless sales management as an Area Sales Manager.  She has served clients as a sales professional in advertising and print sales, graphic arts, layout and design in previous work experience.   Her transition from a sales professional to a business owner proves Clark has the ambition and drive needed to succeed.  Her desire to enrich the lives of others is also apparent.   

 “I want to see the business provide for others worthwhile experiences and services,” Clark explains.  “Metaphorically, embarking on this career path at this juncture in my life is my "Second Wind." For the guests, I hope it resonates for them an opportunity to get their 'second wind,’ or respite from the hurried and frantic pace of our everyday lives.” 

April resides in Swansboro with her husband, Jeff Clark and daughter, Grace Heath.

Robert William Pugh 
An experienced tour guide for Second Wind  

Robert W. Pugh has been kayaking and whitewater rafting for over 16 years. He loves being outdoors and is an avid sportsman. He has walked the Appalachian Trail, ran the rapids on the Zambezi River and sailed the Hawaiian Islands. 

Robert appreciates the serenity and beauty of the outdoors and finds any reason to be outside As a cyclist, Robert is experienced on all types of terrain, from the mountains of Virginia to the Carolina coast. When cycling, he feels free, and he really connects to nature. Robert also enjoys cycling because it is kinder to our environment.

As a guide, Robert pays attention to his surroundings and more importantly to the needs and requirements of our guests. Robert W. Pugh is an experienced tour guide, who will instruct all who need it. He is a 30 year retired veteran from the Vietnam War. Robert is certified as an EMT and in water safety and lifesaving techniques. 

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Join Second Wind and discover
 the beauty that abounds in the Swansboro area..either by bike
or kayak you can experience the joy that comes from being outdoors