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Feb 4 | 5 min The Best of Windsor-Essex Awards is a prestigious event that recognizes the best businesses in the region. It’s an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the local community. This year, Raw Watersports is nominated in two categories and would like to ask for…

Jan 29 | 10 min Lake Erie’s north shore is a picturesque and bustling area located in the northern part of the lake, stretching from Fort Erie in the west to Amherstburg in the east. It is a popular destination for boaters, tourists, and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of attractions and activities for visitors…

Jan 21 | 6 min It’s January and while it’s been a mild winter here in Southwestern Ontario, boating season seems so far away. But fear not, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of boat shows to help you avoid cabin fever and before you know it spring launch will be here. When looking at our…

Aug 30 | 3 min Whether you want to send off summer with a bang and or celebrate a fantastic start to the school year and reward your kids for a smooth back-to-school season, you can have a fantastic day on the after with your family on board one of our rental boats hill the…

Aug 6 | 1 min Labour Day is a popular vacation time. It is often considered the symbolic end of summer and this holiday ushers in fall and the beginning of a new school year. While there’s plenty of great boating to follow, this holiday is one best spent on the water and we expect…

Do I need an Ontario Boating License to Rent a Boat or Jet Ski in Canada? Jul 17 | 1 min Our most asked question. So, we decided to write a post about it. Well the short answer is NO. But that doesn’t mean you don’t need to prove your competency. Although it is strongly…

May 30 | 2 min Finally! The hot weather has arrived and if these sunny days have you dreaming of time on the water then we have just what you need. Our Armada ECO 167 is the perfect boat for new boaters and pros alike. Its light and nimble and very easy to handle. First…

May 13 | 2 min read The warm weather has finally arrived and the Sea Doo rentals have started! Yesterday our first Sea Doo rentals of the season went out and the customers had a blast on the warmest day of the year yet. They booked online a week ago when they saw the warm…

Apr 30 | 2 min read Today we took delivery of our New Godfrey Sweetwater Pontoon and we think it’s the perfect platform for an unbeatable Mother’s Day. The fine folks at Walker Marine made our purchase oh so easy. We first visited them just over a month ago and let me tell you, the…

Apr 15 | 3 min This holiday weekend while many were hunting for eggs and eating fish for Good Friday, we were driving around Ontario as we prepare for boating season in Southwestern Ontario and the re-launch of our decades old RAW Watersports. Our first stop was to visit Brant Grozelle, owner of TW-N-One Trailers…

Apr 9 | 2 min At RAW Watersports, we are passionate about our mission to MAKE BOATING MORE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE! As outdoor activities, and boating specifically, have expanded it’s become evident that there just is not enough access to the water and it isn’t improving any time soon for the following reasons. LIMITED WATERFRONT…

Apr 3 | 1 min read At RAW Watersports, we are passionate about our mission to make boating more accessible to everyone. From fishing boats, to jet ski’s to pontoon boats we have something for everyone. Check out our pre-season promo video and imagine yourself on one of our boats.