Kayak Retainer

Abstract

A securement device for receiving a kayak to be inserted therein and held. The securement device may comprise a two-piece telescopic pole of adjustable length having a first loop fixed to one end of the pole and a second loop fixed to the opposed end of the pole. A lock enables locking of the pole to a length which effectively entraps a kayak which has been inserted into the two loops. The securement device may comprise a mount such as one or more legs which may bear holes for receiving fasteners. Each loop may be dimensioned and configured to receive one or more kayaks. The mount may comprise a plurality of first and second loops and a base enabling the securement device to stand vertically on a horizontal surface.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A securement apparatus for securely engaging a kayak, comprising
 a pole including a first section having a proximal end and an opposed distal end, and a second section having a proximal end disposed proximate the proximal end of the first section and an opposed distal end, wherein the first section is disposed in adjustable relationship along the length of the second section, a lock disposed to secure the first section at a selected position along the second section;   a first loop fixed proximate the distal end of the first section, and a second loop fixed proximate the distal end of the second section, wherein the first loop and the second loop are each of sufficient diameter to accept insertion of one end of a kayak therein and of limited diameter so as to prevent the kayak from passing entirely through the respective first loop or second loop; and   a mount having engagement elements for engaging an environmental surface.   
     
     
         2 . The securement apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first section of the pole is disposed in coaxial and telescoping relationship to the second section of the pole. 
     
     
         3 . The securement apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the mount comprises at least two legs which project from the pole, and wherein each said leg has an enlarged foot, thereby enabling the securement apparatus to be mounted parallel to a flat environmental surface. 
     
     
         4 . The securement apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the legs are centered along the pole. 
     
     
         5 . The securement apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the mount comprises a single leg projecting from the pole and is located at one end of the pole. 
     
     
         6 . The securement apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the leg projects to only one side of the pole. 
     
     
         7 . The securement apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the leg bears at least one hole passing entirely therethrough in a direction parallel to the pole, thereby enabling the securement apparatus to be mounted vertically on a horizontal environmental surface by a fastener which may be passed through the hole formed in the leg. 
     
     
         8 . The securement apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first loop and the second loop are dimensioned and configured to receive at least two kayaks therein, wherein the kayaks are parallel and coextensive with respect to one another. 
     
     
         9 . The securement apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the pole is non-circular in cross section along its length, whereby the first section of the pole is constrained from rotating about the longitudinal axis of the pole relative to the second section. 
     
     
         10 . The securement apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the first section of the pole comprises square channel and the second section of the pole comprises square channel. 
     
     
         11 . A securement apparatus for securely engaging a plurality of kayaks, comprising
 a pole including a first section having a proximal end and an opposed distal end, and a second section having a proximal end disposed proximate the proximal end of the first section and an opposed distal end, wherein the first section is disposed in adjustable relationship along the length of the second section, a lock disposed to secure the first section at a selected position along the second section;   a plurality of first loops fixed to the distal end of the first section, and a plurality of second loops fixed to the distal end of the second section; and   a mount having engagement elements for engaging an environmental surface.   
     
     
         12 . The securement apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the first section of the pole is disposed in coaxial and telescoping relationship to the second section of the pole. 
     
     
         13 . The securement apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the mount comprises a planar base which projects radially from the pole and is located at one end of the pole, thereby enabling a plurality of kayaks to be secured in an upright position projecting upwardly from a horizontal surface. 
     
     
         14 . The securement apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the mount bears at least one hole passing entirely therethrough in a direction parallel to the pole, thereby enabling the securement apparatus to be mounted vertically on a horizontal environmental surface and secured thereto by fasteners which may be passed through the hole. 
     
     
         15 . The securement apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the first loop and the second loop are dimensioned and configured to receive at least two kayaks therein, wherein the kayaks received within any one loop are parallel and coextensive with respect to one another. 
     
     
         16 . The securement apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the pole is non-circular in cross section along its length, whereby the first section of the pole is constrained from rotating about the longitudinal axis of the pole relative to the second section. 
     
     
         17 . The securement apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the first section of the pole comprises square channel and the second section of the pole comprises square channel. 
     
     
         18 . The securement apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein wherein the first loops and the second loops are each of sufficient diameter to accept insertion of one end of a kayak therein and of limited diameter so as to prevent the kayak from passing entirely through the respective first loop or second loop into which the kayak was inserted.