Each boat is equipped with a detachable dragon head, tail, drum, and drummer's seat, but these items are typically used for special events rather than during daily practice.

BRCC also has many dragon boat paddles and personal flotation devices (PFDs) for use by members, guests, and community events participants.

During these all-day events that use BRCC's entire fleet of dragon boats, up to 1000 community members are able to paddle for about 20 minutes in a short loop through the Berkeley Marina.

BRCC members have also participated in off-water community service events, including the California Coastal Cleanup Day.

Depending on the event, DragonMax team members may race in men's, women's, or mixed boats in open (any age), senior A (over 40), B (over 50), and C (over 60) divisions in distances ranging from 200 to 2000 meters.