secure the center coupling member 50 with a push button locking mechanism 80 to the cylindrical extensions 100 of both the first paddle blade 10 and the second paddle blade 30 similar to a conventional telescoping umbrella while push button locking mechanisms 80 are preferably employed it is envisioned that alternate locking mechanisms may be used to facilitate the connection and temporary mounting of the paddle extensions 100 to the center coupling member 50 it is envisioned that the center coupling member 50 may be employed and marketed on its own such that it is configured to receive the non paddle equipped side u2014 the cylindrical extensions 100 u2014 of two conventional kayak paddles one disposed and held within the first end of the center coupling member via the spring loaded tension springs and the second end of the center coupling member the conventional kayak paddles in this scenario are preferably cut or modified to function with the center coupling member 50 of the present invention as such it is envisioned that center coupling member 50 of the present invention be manufactured in a variety of diameters or bundled with at least one adapter that provides for the connection of the center coupling member 50 to modified kayak paddles of varying diameters the center coupling member 50 of the present.