Berkeley Racing Canoe Center
Team Practice Schedule

Practice schedule for winter 2012:

DragonMax team practice:

Saturday morning 9:00-10:30 and 10:30-12:00

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings 6:00-7:00

It's best to arrive 10 minutes early if you are paddling with BRCC for the first time.
If you miss the boat at M-Dock, you can often flag us down from the Berkeley Yacht Club guest dock a few minutes later.

San Leandro, Berkeley and Albany High School teams (guests from other schools welcome)

Wednesday afternoon 4:30 - 5:30

Early Sunday morning recreational excursions can be arranged for educational and environmental advocacy groups.

Most summer practices are inside the Berkeley Marina, where there is 600 meters of clear water along the long east-west axis and 500 meters along the north-south axis. (Most local dragon boat races are 500 meters long, so this is adequate for a full race course practice.)

In the winter, conditions are often mild enough for extended practice runs and recreational paddling outside the marina.

Practice is cancelled in the event of heavy rain or high wind. Check this website for latest information if conditions are marginal.

Guests, passengers and team prospects are invited to try out dragon boat paddling at almost any scheduled practice session. No experience is necessary, and BRCC supplies lifejackets and paddles. Dogs and small children are usually welcome, but it's best to ask first. See the membership page for more details.

Are you on the wrong side of the Bay? The Bay Area Dragons are in Foster City, and invite team prospects to their free practice on Saturday mornings.

The Bay Area Dragons also offer rides at major events in Foster City, such as the Art and Wine Festival on June 2nd & 3rd, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

DragonMax team website

The DragonMax technique video on YouTube
(This is "last year's stroke," but still a very good introduction.)

Safety Guide for Guests