RE: [Paddlewise] Wind forces on roof mounted kayaks -Reply

> I hope this doesn't sound too preachy, it's just that, well, maybe I
> may be
> driving behind you some day.
> 
	I've always used bow and stern lines on both kayaks and canoes.
The stern line has always been to keep the boat from sliding forward
when I have to slam my brakes on.

	The bow line has always been there just in case the rack let go
and to offer some little bit of protection to those who might be near.
If that did happen I would expect the boat to flap/flop back and forth
to either side of my vehicle, totaling itself and doing extensive damage
to my vehicle.  Hopefully, the bow line would prevent the boat from
flying into someone else's windshield.  Moving at high speed, that would
not be a nice thing.

	Years ago, while on a long drive for a canoe trip, I stopped for
something to eat.  When I came out, I happened to glance at the lines
securing the canoe to the rack.  Both of them were untied?????  Did both
of them come loose at the same time?  I don't think so.  So now, I try
to remember to take a walk around and tug on everything to make sure
they're all secure before I take off.


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