Cracked Pumpkinhead wrote:
Walt wrote:

"You don't *need* a rack to transport a kayak on your roof."

So there are no laws on carrying Kayaks? I just don't want to get
ticketed.

I'm not aware of any specific laws regarding Kayaks. There's probably a
width restriction that prohibits carrying anything on your roof that
extends more than six or so inches beyond the sides of your car. So,
careful about taking a roof rack off a Suburban and mounting it on your
Civic.

There's also probably something about length, especially in the rear,
but a simple red piece of cloth should take care of that.

I can tell you that I know people who have transported sea kayaks into
and around Ontario with the carpet-and-line method. I would surmise
that if it's actually illegal in Ontario they would have been stopped at
the border. If you're really concerned, you might want to research it.

I've taken my kayaks into Ontario (from Michigan) numerous times without
incident.



Actually, whats really more important is that I don't loose
the kayak on the highway or tear off my roof LMAO.

Yeah. Focus on that. Just do it right and you shouldn't have a
problem. You can get a ticket for failing to adequately secure your
load, but AFAIK, the crown doesn't dictate actual specific tie-down
procedures.

On the subject of regulations, however, there are some things you are
required to have with you out on the water. Ontario is a bit more
strict than the US. See http://boating.ncf.ca/equipment.html#unp6

Again, you don't need to spend much money on this stuff, but you should
definitely have it. Cut the bottom off a plastic laundry detergent
bottle and you've got a bailer. Buy a plastic whistle at the Looney
store and you've got a sound signaling device. etc.


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