about ocean performance

Gavin Johnstone, the founder of Ocean Performance, is the driving force behind our motivation to excel, advance, and provide exceptional and innovative solutions to our clients. Having always thought his life path would take him to the sky, it wasn’t until after he graduated from the University of Victoria that he fully realized his passion was for the sea.

Gavin brings over 16 years of hands-on experience in multiple roles within the marine industry. He is a Certified Marine Service Technician (MST), holds current Advanced Electronics and Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer certifications from the National Marine Electronics Association as well as an ABYC Marine Electrical endorsement. Gavin also has professional training in project management and is a certified Garmin, Navico (B&G, B&G H5000 & Simrad) and Airmar technician. Outside of Ocean Performance, Gavin instructs future MST’s through the Quadrant Marine Institute.

His passion for boats extends well beyond his professional life. Sharing a trawler with his father, Gavin has been enjoying exploring thousands of miles along the BC coast. Some of his fondest memories and places include secluded anchorages and hot springs in the Great Bear Rainforest, Desolation Sound and the local Gulf Islands. When not cruising, he has also logged many miles under sail, circumnavigating Vancouver Island and racing in the Caribbean.

Loren excels in his multifaceted role as a project planner, metal fabricator, and marine systems specialist. His combination of technical expertise and leadership ensures that every project is completed with precision and efficiency, making him an indispensable member of the team.

Loren brings over 14 years of experience in the marine industry. He holds a Project Management designation from the PMI Institute and a Marine Service Manager certification from the Quadrant Institute, which provide him with a strong foundation in leadership and technical expertise. Over the course of his career, he has taken on roles in metal fabrication, heavy-duty mechanics, marine diesel mechanics, and project management.

Outside of work, Loren is a dedicated kickboxing teacher. He also loves being on the water and enjoys activities like foil boarding, boating, and surfing.

Although new to the marine industry, Samie has fully embraced her role at Ocean Performance Technologies, where she describes herself as a bit of a "Swiss army knife." Her design work spans everything from branding and communication design to drafting plans and layouts for fabrication. Through her work at Ocean Performance, she has developed a deep interest for designing with the purpose of fabrication. While her primary role is as a designer, she also helps with administration and organization and is the proud operator of Ocean Performance's state-of-the-art laser system—a role she affectionately refers to as the "Laser Master."

Samie has a diverse educational background in visual arts, landscape design, UX/UI design, and visual communication (graphic) design. She brings a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur with over a decade as a business owner and five years as a freelancer, experiences that allowed her to develop a wide range of skills and a deep understanding of creative problem-solving.

Outside of work, she enjoys sea kayaking, hiking, sculpting, and capturing wildlife through photography.