For added safety it can be a good idea to tie down your boat at the front and back of your vehicle to help prevent it from becoming a projectile while on the road.
How to tie a canoe to a roof rack with rope.
The bow front of one s kayak should be at the front end of your car plus the stern back of one s kayak should be at the back.
Run 2 boat straps over the top of the kayak and them under the roof rack bars then bring the straps to the other side of the kayak and loop them under the roof rack bars on that side.
There are multiple styles of carriers available.
To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it.
Many people will use either cam straps or ratchet straps to secure the canoe to the roof by opening all car doors and actually doing a full wrap inside the vehicle and overtop of the canoe.
Foam blocks and crossbar pads are economical options that protect your canoe roof rack and vehicle.
To carry your canoe on a roof rack you ll need a carrier designed for this use.
Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak.
If it is slightly off line the wind will be putting uneven pressure on one side of your boat the entire drive.
Tying your kayak for the roof rack.
Pick up your kayak onto the roof rack on your car so it is right side upwards.