Tim "Wildman" Curry, a founding member of 6 in 6 Racing, is originally from Houston but now lives in northern Montgomery County near Lake Conroe. He has been paddling regularly on adventure trips since college. He first started racing in 2005 with the Junior Water Safari. Since then he has paddled in races across Texas. Four times he has competed in the Texas Water Safari in the Novice, Standard and twice in the Solo Unlimited classes. Most recently, he competed in 2009's extreme low water year as a solo unlimited paddler and finished 7th in his class and 20th overall. He has also finished the Colorado River 100 solo, four times.

Through these races his wife, Fayla, has been his team captain. His mom has also be an essential part of the bank crew, taking care of his two daughters.

 

Joe started paddling recreationally long before entering his first canoe race. Some of his first paddling experiences were near his home town of Palacios, paddling on the Navidad River and Lake Texana with alligators the size of his canoe. As other paddlers sweat it out in the Texas heat, Joe fondly recalls paddling on the Teton River in eastern Idaho in zero degree weather looking for the best ice flow. He has competed in the Texas Water Safari three times, first in 2001 as a Novice along with his dad and brother. In 2005 they added a brother to the team and paddled a 4-man unlimited. 2008 brought a 3rd place standard finish when he teamed up with brother, Andrew. Joe lives in San Antonio with his wife Farrah and kids, Lavelle, Dane and Eden.

Ryan Roye has been paddling for over two years. In 2008 he raced with two friends in the Texas River Marathon and Barrier to the Bay. In 2009, a grueling low water year, he finished the Texas Water Safari and CR100 in the Solo Unlimited class. He has also participated in the Texas River Marathon, San Marcos Solo, Martindale Triathlon and Battle on the San Jacinto races. Completing last years' Texas Water Safari would not have been possible had it not been for the support of his Dad, Cynthia, Mom, Scott, his sister Carly, Dave, Frank and the wisdom and time of several Safari Veterans. Having paddled many of Texas' rivers, Ryan prefers the San Marcos and Guadulupe because of their tranquility and challenging terrain. Born in Lake Jackson, he lives in Southwest Montgomery County.

 

 

Age: 36
Occupation: Attorney
Hometown: Victoria, Texas
High School: St. Joseph High School, Victoria, Texas
College: University of Texas at Austin

Chris got his start in marathon canoe and kayak racing while training for the 2008 Texas Water Safari. His first race was the Jr. Texas Water Safari in September 2007. Since then, he has competed in numerous marathon paddling events including the Texas Water Safari, Texas River Marathon, Barrier to the Bay Race, Colorado River 100, Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Town Lake Series, San Marcos Solo, Martindale Triathlon and Aquaterra Triathlon. Chris paddles a Spencer Raptor Tandem Unlimited Class canoe and a Spencer Eagle Solo Unlimited Class canoe. For the Texas Water Safari 2010, he is teaming up with five other paddlers in a six-man Unlimited Class canoe. Besides paddling Texas rivers, Chris enjoys all outdoor sports, Texas Longhorns Football, saltwater fishing, spending time at his house in Port O'Connor and spending time with his friends and family. Chris lives in Houston with his beautiful wife Audra.

Notable results:
5th Tandem, 23rd Overall 2008 Texas Water Safari
5th Tandem, 19th Overall 2009 Texas Water Safari
1st Solo Unlimited 2008 Jr. Texas Water Safari
3rd Men's Team 2008 Martindale Triathlon

 

 

Michael Vandeveer has been paddling for 5 years. He has completed the Texas Water Safari in 2007, had a dnf in 2008 and acted as a team captain in 2009. He has also competed in the CR100, along with various other shorter length races. He lives in Cuero with his wife Leslie and children Tom and Lillie. They have followed alongside the bank in all of Michael's canoe races. He looks forward to the 2013 TWS when he plans to paddle tandem with his oldest, Tom and 2015 when Dad and both kids will head downriver in a three-man canoe.

 

 

Started paddling in a SOT and did his first race with that kayak, Neches river race in 2004. Bought a QCC700 kayak and did the Phatwater race on Mississippi river, CR100 and several other races. Went on to purchase a rainmaker and did his first Safari in 2007. Later traded that boat for the Spencer Wave and did the 2009 Safari. He has done many other races across Texas but still considers the Safari to be “the race”. Steve enjoys many other outdoor activities and is really looking forward to this years safari in a 6 man boat. After paddling solo in every one of his previous races this years 6 boat is turning out to be a blast.