I carry 2 - a full sized wood one that fits in my back tramp pocket (full lenght pocket) and a collapsible 1 in my front tramp for the rare event i have crew and lose wind. 1 time i had 3 crew (plus me) all passing a single paddle around... boy that was a slow ride home (wouldnt ya know it.. it cranked up to 15 just as i hit the beach.

Despite having paddles on board i was beat to shore 1 time by a guy using has cooler top as a paddle~! BLAST!