There are multiple styles of carriers available.
How to tie a canoe to a roof rack with rope.
Tying your kayak for the roof rack.
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.
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.
If it is slightly off line the wind will be putting uneven pressure on one side of your boat the entire drive.
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.
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.
Foam blocks and crossbar pads are economical options that protect your canoe roof rack and vehicle.
You might need somebody to assist you to pick it up.
To carry your canoe on a roof rack you ll need a carrier designed for this use.
Pick up your kayak onto the roof rack on your car so it is right side upwards.