Our neighbors to the north have been kind enough to let us launch our kayaks from the river bank on their property. Our river frontage is steep enough to preclude launching safely. Although our kayaks are light enough for one person to carry, it is quite an arduous task. A friend loaned us a strap-on kayak cart which proved helpful but not well-suited to the rough terrain by virtue of its small wheels. I decided to design and build a pair of custom-fit kayak carts that will also serve as storage racks. The kayaks will be strapped to the carts upside down with the pegs used to locate the cockpit. This will prevent rain and snow from entering while the kayaks are not being used. Not shown is a “self-standing” feature that will keep the cart upright to facilitate loading.