WinGPS Series
Route planner for open- and inland water.

Turn your laptop, onboard PC, tablet and/or smartphone into a complete navigational center with WinGPS. Based on the experience of thousands of WinGPS users and our extensive experience in the nautic world, we can provide a wide array of different navigationsoftware. Plot a route within seconds and download the latest chart updates. WinGPS will lead you past all obstructions along your route.

What do you need?

  • WinGPS navigationsoftware.
  • Digital water charts. For example, Stentecs DKW water charts.
  • Windows laptop or onboard PC, or an Android smartphone or tablet.
  • GPS receiver

Why choose WinGPS?

  • Determine your position, plot a course and see previously sailed tracks.
  • Current predictions for wind, rainfall, temperature, stream and tides.
  • Connect your onboard instruments with WinGPS 5 or WinGPS Marine.
  • Stentecs DKW water charts are updated regularly and can be installed on both systems with just 1 license.
  • English speaking helpdesk.

DKW water charts

Safely navigating the waters requires up-to-date water charts. Stentec develops their own digital chats which are based on information from the Dutch hydrographic services, Rijkswaterstaat, Imray and Delius Klasing, which makes it possible to update regularly. Download the latest updates just before you start your voyage to assure yourself of the most up-to-date charts!

The most popular charts are the DKW 1800 series. These charts are updated weekly with the latest BaZ (notices to mariners) information. The DKW German bight is treated to the same weekly update, and the DKW the Netherlands is updated bi-weekly.

Besides our DKW water charts it is also possible to install BSB charts into WinGPS. Along these charts are the well known NV Verlag charts and the (free) NOAA charts. Supplied with WinGPS are the online ESRI charts. These charts can only be used when you have a working internet connection and are not suitable for navigation. If you want to make your own charts you can use DKW Builder. With this program you can add scanned paper charts to WinGPS.

WinGPS Specifications
Below you will find the specifications per WinGPS version.
More info about our WinGPS versions, click on the button below.



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W = Only available for Windows

WinGPS 6


[Windows]		 WinGPS Marine


[Android]		 WinGPS Marine

[iOS]		 WinGPS 6 Inland

[Windows] 		WinGPS Yacht Navigator
Basic functions Lite Navigator Pro Voyager Lite Marine Plus Lite Plus Professional Delius Klasing-Version
GPS position, speed, course, traveled distance
Anchor watch, Night view, Logbook
Distance measurement / bearing line
Waypoints: create, rename and edit
Waypoints: group and create your own types
Save and view your sailed tracks
Play back your sailed tracks
Blockages from Shipping notifications
Timeline - looking forward in time
Tracking mode: Track GPS position on the chart Chart-up; North-up Course-up;
North-up		 Chart-up; Course-up; Head-up; Leg-up; North-up Chart-up; Course-up; Head-up; Leg-up; North-up; Polair Chart-up Chart-up; Course-up; Kompas modus Chart-up; Course-up; Kompas modus Chart-up; Course-up; Head-up; Leg-up; North-up Chart-up; North-up
Tracking Mode: Automatic cursor position, provides more chart view for your GPS position W
Routes
Route network with waterway information, bridges and locks
Set out routes
Plan routes in combination with bridges, locks, waterways and ship dimensions W
Route planner in combination with sailing times and operating times W
Route planner in combination with stream and tides
Route planner in combination with Stentec Tidal Service
Route planner in combination with wind, waves and polair diagram
Multi-day route planner
Destination button: 'Navigate to..' at the touch of a button.
Extensive Bridges & Locks information incl. photo
Charts
Print chart image W
Offline Charts: DKW2, BSB, NOAA * * * **** ****
Upload S57 charts (IENC & ENC)
IENC Information mode (mandatory for commercial shipping and large ships in Germany)
Offline charts: NV-Digital W
Online chart layer ESRI
Weather/Waves
Current data from KNMI weather stations
GRIB files NOAA - worldwide - 0.25 degrees
GRIB files Harmonie model - Netherlands - high detail
NOAA waves forecast – worldwide
Tides/Water Levels
Current NAP water level – NL
Stream and tides - NL tidal data and BSH **
Stentec Tidal Service - The Netherlands ***
Equipment
GPS receiver
AIS
Windmeter/Anemometer, depth gauge, log, compass, repeater
Autopilot
Import and export files
Inland AIS
Sailing
Polar diagram - 4000 supplied
Interactive route planning with polar diagram, wind, stream and tides
Updates and Support
News center with an overview of the latest updates and news
Send notifications and error logs including screenshot from WinGPS W
Fully automatic updating of charts, weather, route network, etc. W
Lite Navigator Pro Voyager Lite Marine Plus Lite Plus For commercial shipping
& larger pleasure boats 		Delius Klasing version
WinGPS 6

[Windows]		 WinGPS Marine

[Android] 		WinGPS Marine

[iOS] - 		WinGPS 6 Inland

[Windows] 		WinGPS Yacht Navigator

[Windows-Android-iOS]

* DKW Karten from 2014 and newer.

** NL tidal data is free for 1 calendar year, then €19.90 per year.

*** One-off €25,-.

**** DKW2 is, BSB and NOAA are not

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WinGPS Marine Lite

When WinGPS Marine is installed for the first time, this will be WinGPS Marine Lite with limited functions. Ideal as a chart viewer with GPS support.

Connect your onboard GPS

Use a Bluetooth or WIFI connection to connect your tablet or smartphone to the GPS receiver of your ship. This makes tracking your location easier, more accurate, and uses less of your battery. If you don't have a wireless GPS on board you can also use the internal GPS of your tablet or smartphone.

Waypoint navigation

With CTS (course to steer) and DTG (distance to go) you can use this app to navigate to a waypoint. You can create, delete and edit your own waypoints, or use the waypoints that are on the chart database.

Digital charts

All DKW water charts from edtion 2014 and newer can be used within WinGPS Marine. These charts can be installed on multiple systems with just 1 license, using your stentec account. For example on a laptop, tablet and smartphone. A check for updates of your charts will happen automatically as soon as the app is started, providing you have a working internet connection.

WinGPS Marine uses ESRI charts when you don't have any DKW water charts installed on your system. This is a free of charge chart overlay which can only be used when a working internet connection is available. ESRI charts are not suited for navigation, but can be used for global positioning and initial route plotting.

It is also possible to use the free, digital NOAA charts in WinGPS Marine Lite. These charts are provided by the US government for free on the NOAA website.

WinGPS Marine Plus

With the WinGPS Marine Plus upgrade you will receive the best the app has to offer. With this advanced navigational app upgrade you can connect several onboard instrument via a wireless connection. This data can be used while plotting the most optimal routes. The stream and tidal information (GRIB) can be shown in the data plotter and projected onto your charts. The functions described below are in addition to the functions of WinGPS Marine Lite & WinGPS Marine.

Tidal data

In addition to meteo data you can also download tidal data to use for planning and adjusting your route in this app. You can see the currents, and the depth difference.

'Kustfijn' model

The 'kustfijn' model gives you the most accurate information regarding stream, tidal heights and depths for the Northsea and the Waddensea. This detailed information is based on data from the Dutch Rijkswaterstaat.

Connect your onboard instruments

Using a wireless connection you can connect your board system and read out your wind meter, compass, log and echosounder. Review all entered and incoming data in the data plotter and instrument monitor to optimize your route for a safe voyage.

Hardware overview
For navigation with WinGPS on board

The diagram below gives you an overview of the options regarding the hardware that you can use on board for navigation with WinGPS. We are happy to help you put together a nice navigation solution that suits your wishes and ship.


Click on the products for more information.

ais windmeter gps multiplexer usbgps vhfantenne marifoon laptop smartphone tablet mobieleapparaten
Free to download

This water chart is free to download and can be used on your Windows PC, iPhone, iPad or Android tablet or smartphone.


Android version
Windows version


Windows version

DKW Friese Meren

This is the perfect chart when you want to sail on the Friese Meren. The DKW Friese Meren is free to give you an experience with Stentecs navigation software and digital charts.

All inland waterways for south west Friesland are covered. Ideal when you have rented a boat, but also for skipper or crew of a sailing boat, motor boats and dinghies on the Friese meren. Even when you have a canoo or kajak or are planning a fishing trip on the Friese meren you can use this chart.

This chart is developed in cooperation with the Friese Meren Project. Thanks to accurate depth measurements by the Province Fryslân this chart contains a highly detailed depth image.

The DKW Friese Meren is freely available for you to get to get acquainted with Stentec navigation software and digital water charts.

Covering area

This chart covers the Friese Meren area from Stavoren and Lemmer up until Grou and Makkum. Including all lakes and waterways in between:

  • Fluessen
  • Slotermeer
  • Oudegaster Brekken
  • Koevordermeer
  • Heegermeer
  • Pikmeer / Wijde Ee
  • Zwarte en Witte Brekken
  • Langweerderwielen
  • Sneekermeer
  • Morra

Depth image

This chart set has a unique and clear depth image with distinctly colored depth surfaces on the lakes and depth numbers along the waterways. The chart is published by Stentec in collaboration with Provincie Fryslân, based on the most recent depth measurements from the Friese Meren Project. The chart has a high level of detail with 1 meter per pixel, making it possible to zoom in up until the jetties at your home port.

This hybrid chartset consists of, a.o.

  • 1 Highly detailed chart for orientation and route planning (scale 1:3.000, 1m/pixel).
  • 1 Overview chart (scale 1:18.000, 6m/pixel).

Chart image

Stentecs inland water charts are so-called hybrid charts. The bottom surface is a raster format. This is where a.o. the quays, depths and buildings are shown. All other navigational information is projected on top of this through waypoints. These waypoints remain the same size when zooming in or out. The chart can be fully personalized by adding or removing certain waypoint groups and showing you only the information you select.

In total, the DKW the Netherlands has 2.401 waypoints, with a.o. buoys, harbours, moorings, Marrekrite moorings, diesel tank stations, watersport campsites, VHF channels, electric chargers ‘Elektrisch Varen’ and ‘Varen Doe Je Samen’ nodes.

Specifically for commercial shipping waterway signs and VIN moorings are added.

System requirements

Windows laptop or PC:
  • Official WinGPS version
  • 230 MB free disc space
  • Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10 with DirectX 9 video card (or higher)
Android tablet or smartphone:
  • Official WinGPS Marine version
  • 230 MB free disc space
  • Android operating system minimum of 2 GB RAM or an iOS device (minimum iOS 12.1)

This chart set can be used in the free WinGPS Lite for Windows and can also be installed in the WinGPS Marine apps for Android. For route planning with rotating chart and AIS you will need WinGPS Pro or the paid version of WinGPS Marine. Click here for more information about the WinGPS series.

Hardware

With WinGPS you can create a full navigational centre. The software is designed to customize as you please. Will you use a tablet or laptop? Will you need to be able to read your screen outside or will you be using WinGPS inside? And, when installing additional hardware, will you do this wireless or are you stuck using wires?

GPS receiver

When determining your position, speed and course you will need to use a GPS receiver. Most people will choose an affordable USB GPS Receiver but you could also choose a bluetooth or onboard receiver. Onboard GPS receivers are usually attached using a USB-to-serial cable.

AIS transponder

See and be seen with the newest generation of AIS transponders. With the internal splitter you are able to connect the current VHF antenna without having to install a second antenna. If you have a polyester or wooden ship you can choose to use an AIS transponder with internal GPS. If you only want to receive AIS information without sending your own position, we also have multiple AIS receivers available.

If you only want to receive AIS signals we have a selection of different AIS receivers available.

AIS transponders have several options available to them; Receiver/Transmitter, VHF splitter, Internal wifi, GPS receiver etc. To make it easy for our customers, we have compiled a handy questionnaire from which the most appropriate version is offered in response to your answers.

 

Extra monitor

Connect your laptop or onboard PC with an extra monitor for outside use. View and control WinGPS with a sunlight resistant touchscreen.

 

Multiplexer

Connect all of your board equipment to one device: the multiplexer. All data will be redirected from the multiplexer into WinGPS in one flow. The multiplexer can be connected using a serial or USB port, or wireless via bluetooth or wifi. Ideal when using a tablet or smartphone with WinGPS Marine.

Webshop

In our online webshop you can find a lot more peripherals than stated above, for example compasses, weather stations, fishfinders, etc. To view our entire collection use the direct link via the button below.

DKW DOK German Baltic coast

The DKW German Bight is developed for sailors, motorboaters and commercial shipping. The chart set is ideal in combination with the paid versions of WinGPS. You can easily and quickly plan routes to the Baltic sea along the German coast.


Covering area

The detailed charts in this chart set cover the German Baltic coast from Flensburg to Useom, with a.o. Kiel, Rostock and Kloster. From the Eastern Danish border up until the Polish border.


Depth image

This chart set has a unique and clear depth image. The chart is published annually by Stentec, based on OpenStreetMap, IENC charts and user remarks. The chart has a high level of detail with 2 meter per pixel, making it possible to zoom in up until the jetties at your home port.

This hybrid chartset consists of, a.o.

  • 6 Overview charts (scale 1:100.000, 8m/pixel).
  • 132 Detailed charts for orientation and route planning (scale 1:3.000, 2m/pixel).

System requirements

Windows laptop or PC:
  • Official WinGPS 5 version
  • 520 MB free disc space
  • Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10 with DirectX 9 video card (or higher)
Android tablet or smartphone:
  • Official WinGPS Marine version
  • 520 MB free disc space
  • Android operating system, minimum of 2 GB RAM

This chart set can be used in the free WinGPS 5 Lite for Windows and can also be installed in the WinGPS Marine apps for Android. For route planning with rotating chart and AIS you will need WinGPS 5 Pro or the paid version of WinGPS Marine. Click here for more information about the WinGPS series.

DKW Danube 1-West
The DKW Danube 1-West is developed for sailors, motorboaters and commercial shipping. The chart gives a clear view of all the Western Danube and is ideal in combination with the paid versions of WinGPS. Using the route network you can easily and quickly plan routes on the Western Danube.

Covering area

In this chart set the western Danube is covered from Bamberg, passing Nürnberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz up until Vienna to just before Bratislava, including a.o.

  • Main-Donau Kanal
  • Danube, including sailable tributaries from Kelheim past Vienna (km 1873-2414)

Depth image

This chart set has a unique and clear depth image. The chart is published annually by Stentec, based on OpenStreetMap, IENC charts and user remarks. The chart has a high level of detail with 2 meter per pixel, making it possible to zoom in up until the jetties at your home port.

This hybrid chartset consists of, a.o.

  • 1 Overview chart (scale 1:72.000, 20m/pixel).
  • 20 Detailed charts for orientation and route planning (scale 1:7.200, 2m/pixel).
  • 32 Highly detailed charts for a.o. lock passages and busy water ways (scale 1:1.800, 0,5 m/pixel).

Chart image

Stentecs inland water charts are so-called hybrid charts. The bottom surface is a raster format. This is where a.o. the quays, depths and buildings are shown. All other navigational information is projected on top of this through waypoints. These waypoints remain the same size when zooming in or out. The chart can be fully personalized by adding or removing certain waypoint groups and showing you only the information you select.

In total, the DKW Danube 1-West has 3.747 waypoints, with a.o. buoys, harbours, moorings, diesel tank stations, watersport campsites and VHF channels.

Specifically for commercial shipping waterway signs and VIN moorings are added.

System requirements

Windows laptop or PC:
  • Official WinGPS 5 version
  • 700 MB free disc space
  • Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10 with DirectX 9 video card (or higher)
Android tablet or smartphone:
  • Official WinGPS Marine version
  • 700 MB free disc space
  • Android operating system, minimum of 2 GB RAM

This chart set can be used in the free WinGPS 5 Lite for Windows and can also be installed in the WinGPS Marine apps for Android. For route planning with rotating chart and AIS you will need WinGPS 5 Pro or the paid version of WinGPS Marine. Click here for more information about the WinGPS series.

DKW Northeast Germany
The DKW Northeast Germany is developed for sailors, motorboaters and commercial shipping. The chart gives a clear view of all Northeastern German water ways and is ideal in combination with the paid versions of WinGPS. Using the route network you can easily and quickly plan routes on the inland waterways of Northeast Germany.

Covering area

In this chart set all large Northeastern German waterways are covered, Berlin included. The covering area is from the Baltic coast up until Prague, including a.o.

  • The Moldau
  • The Saale
  • The Peene
  • The Havel and adjourning waters
  • The Müritz and adjourning waters
  • The Spree and adjourning waters
  • The Elbe from Chvaletice in the Czech Republic past Dömitz (km 550)
  • The Oder and the Westoder from Eisenhüttenstadt (km 540) up until the Baltic Coast.

Depth image

This chart set has a unique and clear depth image. The chart is published annually by Stentec, based on OpenStreetMap, IENC charts and user remarks. The chart has a high level of detail with 2 meter per pixel, making it possible to zoom in up until the jetties at your home port.

This hybrid chartset consists of, a.o.

  • 1 Overview chart (scale 1:72.000, 20m/pixel).
  • 63 Detailed charts for orientation and route planning (scale 1:7.200, 2m/pixel).
  • 59 Highly detailed charts for a.o. lock passages and busy water ways (scale 1:1.800, 0,5 m/pixel).

Chart image

Stentecs inland water charts are so-called hybrid charts. The bottom surface is a raster format. This is where a.o. the quays, depths and buildings are shown. All other navigational information is projected on top of this through waypoints. These waypoints remain the same size when zooming in or out. The chart can be fully personalized by adding or removing certain waypoint groups and showing you only the information you select.

In total, the DKW Northeast Germany has 18.634 waypoints, with a.o. buoys, harbours, moorings, diesel tank stations, watersport campsites and VHF channels.

Specifically for commercial shipping waterway signs and VIN moorings are added.

System requirements

Windows laptop or PC:
  • Official WinGPS 5 version
  • 1,8 GB free disc space
  • Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10 with DirectX 9 video card (or higher)
Android tablet or smartphone:
  • Official WinGPS Marine version
  • 1,8 GB free disc space
  • Android operating system, minimum of 2 GB RAM

This chart set can be used in the free WinGPS 5 Lite for Windows and can also be installed in the WinGPS Marine apps for Android. For route planning with rotating chart and AIS you will need WinGPS 5 Pro or the paid version of WinGPS Marine. Click here for more information about the WinGPS series.

Do you have any questions?
Call us on +31 515 443515, fill in the contact form or make an appointment at our store in Heeg.
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