About The Ski Clinic
The Ski Clinic was born in 2002. It began as a hobby in Derrick's garage. Derrick was a full time ASE master certified technician & a licensed smog technician at a very lucrative automotive repair facility in Concord that he was also a part owner of. He took time out of his evenings & weekends to work on his friends jetskis. Soon, his friends were sending their friends to see Derrick. In less than 1 year, this hobby quickly took over his garage, driveway, side yard & street parking. At times, there was an excess of over 25 customer jobs and vessels at his residence. Early in 2003, he immediately pursued a new location. One that would accommodate his & his clients needs and give Derrick & his family back their home. The 2 main ingredients that he was looking for was room & water access.
In July of 2003, he stumbled upon a 2000sq ft shop in Bethel Island, CA at the Lundborg Landing. This location had an accessible launch ramp to provide complete water testing. The Ski Clinic moved in to the Bethel Island location & was operating within days. In the midst of it all, Derrick still maintained a full time job as an automotive technician in Concord.
In late 2003, The Ski Clinic grew with the purchase of Performance Jet Sports (a well known local area jetski shop). Performance Jet Sports shut its doors in Oakley & joined The Ski Clinic in Bethel Island.
In 2004, Derrick brought on 2 young men to assist with repairs. Shortly thereafter, his wife, Taunia, joined the company full time to assist with customer service & office operations.
2006 proved to be the year that Derrick would pursue his dream full time. He gave up his automotive career & dedicated his full attention to keeping people on the water.
In June of 2006, The Ski Clinic outgrew the 2,000sq ft shop in Bethel Island and relocated to a shop that is almost 3 times the size in Antioch - with water access and launch ramp.
With 2 technicians, 2 service advisers & a lot attendant, The Ski Clinic is a thriving business offering full service, repairs and high performance upgrades on all makes and models of Personal Watercraft & Jet Boats.
In July of 2003, he stumbled upon a 2000sq ft shop in Bethel Island, CA at the Lundborg Landing. This location had an accessible launch ramp to provide complete water testing. The Ski Clinic moved in to the Bethel Island location & was operating within days. In the midst of it all, Derrick still maintained a full time job as an automotive technician in Concord.
In late 2003, The Ski Clinic grew with the purchase of Performance Jet Sports (a well known local area jetski shop). Performance Jet Sports shut its doors in Oakley & joined The Ski Clinic in Bethel Island.
In 2004, Derrick brought on 2 young men to assist with repairs. Shortly thereafter, his wife, Taunia, joined the company full time to assist with customer service & office operations.
2006 proved to be the year that Derrick would pursue his dream full time. He gave up his automotive career & dedicated his full attention to keeping people on the water.
In June of 2006, The Ski Clinic outgrew the 2,000sq ft shop in Bethel Island and relocated to a shop that is almost 3 times the size in Antioch - with water access and launch ramp.
With 2 technicians, 2 service advisers & a lot attendant, The Ski Clinic is a thriving business offering full service, repairs and high performance upgrades on all makes and models of Personal Watercraft & Jet Boats.