The 96" Bikes at Work trailer works great for hauling kayaks, canoes, wind surfboards ladders, lumber, whatever. We have a couple that are equipped with an optional rack that we regularly use to haul 12' aluminum bike parking racks. Handling on the road is not difficult. As for security, just lock your bike to the trailer while paddling. This is a rig that hauls more than most vehicles and will not fit into anything smaller than a U-haul truck!