A water paddle comprising a first shaft having a blade end and a free end and a second shaft having a blade end and a free end, a first cog collar located on an exterior surface of first shaft and having a first set of teeth extending radially from a mating end of first cog collar and accessible to the user's fingers, a second cog collar located on an exterior surface of second shaft and having a second set of teeth extending radially from a mating end of second cog collar and accessible to the user's fingers, second set of teeth mateable with first set of teeth to prevent rotational movement between shafts, a ferrule extending from the free end of second shaft, a clip lip member located on an interior surface of the ferrule, and a spring tab mechanism located within an interior surface of first shaft and includes a body having corresponding resilient arms each having a displaceable tab supported thereon engageable with a set of push button holes located on first shaft.