Hobie two piece paddles are not to be trusted sadly....
I would not trust my life to them... Go and by something substantial... a Lendal or Werner or some other very reputable brand. I did however hear that a Werner once broke in this same approach at self rescue....Which is why YOU CARRY A SPARE PADDLE! and why many states have that as a minimum equipment requirement.... Canoe two persons two paddles and one additional spare...
Or if you are hobieing it perhaps an evolve or a mirage drive rather than another paddle?