Started small, now we’re here.
Since 1992, we have prided ourselves in upholding quality above all else.
1984: Firm foundations.
Simon Johnson sets up Simon Johnson International, designing and manufacturing rowing boat parts and accessories.
1992: New beginnings.
The first catamaran is built in our workshop near Henley-on-Thames. The hulls are built of Kevlar® sheet material.
1993: Specialist.
SJI focuses on building catamarans only, no longer boat parts, whilst also coaching professionally.
1994: State-of-the-art.
SJI reconceives its catamarans of roto-moulded trilaminate polypropylene. Quality, durability, reliability, strong and lightweight.
2000: Project Oarsome.
The Amateur Rowing Association gives funding for 30 SJI catamarans to be allocated to British clubs.
2010: Cutting-edge.
We are rebranded Rowing Solutions Ltd, specialising in the design, development and manufacture of catamarans.
2014: Sustainable.
We launch the new RS CAT16 with unique dreadnought reverse-bows and new formula roto-moulded tri-laminate polyethylene.
2015: Prestige.
Henley Royal Regatta uses our RS CAT16 TV Catamaran to film 660 races for worldwide TV coverage.
2019: Eco-friendly.
Our first electric RS eCAT16 is sold to the Slovenian National Rowing Federation.
2020: Global.
Our RS CAT16 Catamarans are sold in 23 countries around the world.
2023: Pan American Games.
Our global presence fully realised in Santiago at the PanAm Games Regatta, showcasing an entire fleet of our electric catamarans.
2025: The Kings Award.
We are honoured to be recognised in the highest form for our continued growth in International Trade. Receiving Royal acknowledgement for our efforts reflects years of polishing our global network partnerships and customer relationships