The Week In Small Craft: March 7th, 2026
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Newport launches the NK HD Series, a “next-generation evolution of its flagship electric kayak motors,” aimed at anglers and small-craft tinkerers looking for a little more quiet electric push on the water. In the human powered department Sawyer Paddles and Oars also gets the spotlight treatment on All Access with Andy Garcia, offering a closer look at one of the most respected names in oars and paddles. Back in Colorado, donations to the Colorado Stream Access Coalition are currently being matched as part of an effort to secure legal public access to the state’s rivers through an ongoing legislative campaign. Meanwhile in Montana, the Flathead National Forest has released a draft Flathead River Management Plan, and boaters are encouraged to submit public comments before the March 13 deadline. Over in gear-nerd territory, The Gear Garage goes deep on the always-debated topic of river knife storage on PFDs—one of those personal-preference safety topics that always sparks opinions. And for the builders among us, Lost Art Press has released a new book, Euclid’s Door, an illustrated journey through the ancient tools that still underpin how we build… well, everything today—including boats; you can download an excerpt here or grab a copy through the WoodenBoat Store.