Soar off using paddles (4)
I believe the answer is:
oars
'paddles' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'soar off' is the wordplay.
'off' is an anagram indicator.
'soar' anagrammed gives 'OARS'.
'using' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for oars that I've seen before include "Means of propulsion" , "Sculls" , "Implements to propel a boat" , "Rowing blades" , "rows" .)