Transportation

Vehicle with a Roof Rack

Upside down, right side up, on its side; there is no wrong way to transport a kayak. The only conditions are that the kayak be well secured, that nothing obstructs your field of vision and that the hull is not being deformed.

If your car is equipped with a roof rack:

• Position the foam protectors on the rack bars.
• Install the kayak.
• Use two straps and two cords to secure it in place.
• Slide the straps under the rack bars and over the kayak. 
• Repeat, attach the buckle and pull tight.
• Attach the bow and stern ends using cords. Do not tighten excessively.

Several kayak support systems are offered on the market: cradle-shaped, J-shaped and others. Choose a system contoured to your kayak shape and that spreads weight evenly. The support bars of your rack should be positioned near the bulkheads or one third of the way from each end of the kayak.

Think ahead!
If you are transporting your kayak upright or on its side, a cockpit cover could prevent rain and dirt from entering the craft. You may even save money on gas because of decreased air turbulence in the cockpit.

The use of self-tightening straps is not recommended because it is hard to determine the amount of pressure applied to the kayak.