I don't know if everyone has noticed - but Mik has plans for paddles.
I started a pair for my own personal use several years ago - and set them aside. I just today finished them off. All but the varnishing. They were quite simple to build, with the usual detailed instructions. Here's some fotos:
Storer-style Paddle Construction - a set on Flickr
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