I put the paddles under the tramp in the middle, parallel to the hulls. Used some old stretch cord to create loops, which I tied around the tramp lacing running up the middle. I put the paddle in from the back, handle first, then stretch the front cord to wrap around the small handle (if you don’t have you can improvise). This works really well, never in the way, tight up, so no dragging and easy to get when needed (might have to get a bit wet).