[Paddlewise] Bow and Stern tie downs

Just thought I should post my mistake so hopefully people can learn from it 
and not do the same thing.

I went paddling on Saturday on a lake about 4 miles from home.  I have a 
Yakima rack and on short distances will sometimes leave the bow and stern 
tie downs off.  My stitch and glue kayak came off the roof of my car around 
60 mph,  fortunetly no one was behind me and no one got hurt,  with the 
exception of the boat.  So no matter how late you are running I would make 
sure that the bow and stern are securely tied down.  I see many people 
driving with the same setup as mine without the tie downs, just be aware 
that the unthinkable can happen...


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