Got my new yak today...

I am glad you took out the kayak and make notes on what to do next time.
see you in the water.

Depending on your roof rack setup, you might want to try sliding your kayak on/off from the side. I've got a Hobie Adventure, which weighs a ton, and using this technique, I can easily manage it myself (and I'm a scrawny 150lb weakling). This video shows a similar technique as to what I do:



Fortunately, my car is a real beater, so I don't have to worry about scratching it. Also, I slide the kayak all the way on first (like a "+" across the top of the car) before rotating it. And, my "roof rack" just consists of a couple of pool noodles attached to some pvc tubing (about $10 total), which works particularly well with this technique. The only issue I sometimes have is finding a parking space with enough clearance from the side.