With the introduction of WinGPS 6 – 2025, our Windows navigation software gains a new feature: BASIC mode. This mode is specially designed for users who prefer a simple and clear way to navigate, without distractions from extra settings or advanced features.
New in WinGPS 6: BASIC Mode - Easier navigation

With the introduction of WinGPS 6 – 2025, our Windows navigation software gains a new feature: BASIC mode. This mode is specially designed for users who prefer a simple and clear way to navigate, without distractions from extra settings or advanced features.

BASIC mode is currently in its testing phase. We would love to hear your feedback and experiences so that we can further refine it together with you.
 
What is the BASIC Mode?
The BASIC Mode provides WinGPS with a simplified display that includes only the essential navigation functions. Some menu items and buttons will be hidden to keep the interface clear and uncluttered. This makes it ideal for:
✔️ New users who want to quickly familiarize themselves with the program.
✔️ Recreational boaters who use WinGPS for short periods and only need the essential information.
✔️ Skippers who primarily use their navigation software for basic navigation.
✔️ Crew members who need to temporarily take over navigation with ease.
 
Switching between BASIC and STANDARD Mode
With just one click, you can easily switch between BASIC Mode and STANDARD Mode, where all advanced features remain available. You can do this via the new button in the toolbar.

Create and share your own profiles
A great new feature for experienced users is the ability to create and share custom profiles (available in Pro, Voyager, and Inland). With Profile Management, you can set up your ideal workspace, for example, by keeping only the buttons you really need.
Have you found a layout that works perfectly for you? You can export it as an ini file and share it with other WinGPS 6 – 2025 users, who can easily import it. This ensures that you always have access to your preferred settings, wherever you are!
 
Adjusting your screen layout 
Would you like to customize your screen layout? By enabling the "Edit Layout" button in the Main Menu, you can freely move toolbars and docked windows to optimize your workspace. Once you disable this button again, everything will be locked in place to prevent unintended changes.
 
Want to learn more?
Curious to see how BASIC Mode simplifies your navigation experience? Try it now in WinGPS 6 – 2025 and enjoy the convenience of an intuitive interface. We're eager to hear your feedback—let us know what you think using the button below!
 
 
WinGPS 6 Voyager 2025 with Profile Manager. Click on the image to enlarge.
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New feature in WinGPS 6-2025: Route planning 2.0 with obstructions. WinGPS 6 Pro, Voyager and Inland will receive a valuable new feature for planning routes and sailing along the European route network. With the 2025 edition, obstructions and changed operating times from the shipping messages (FTM, or Fairway Traffic Message) will soon be taken into account. Due to an increasing number of maintenance works and collisions with bridges and locks, this is more relevant than ever.

New feature in WinGPS 6-2025:
Route planning 2.0 with obstructions

Stentec 7 Jan 2025


WinGPS 6 Pro, Voyager and Inland will receive a valuable new function for planning routes and sailing along the European route network. With the 2025 edition, closures and changed operating times from the shipping messages (FTM, or Fairway Traffic Message) will be taken into account. Due to an increasing number of maintenance activities and collisions with bridges and locks, this is more relevant than ever.

What is this new feature?

Without this new option, shipping reports had to be checked manually and routes had to be adjusted if necessary. Now WinGPS can do this automatically, depending on your entered ship properties, such as mast height. This saves you time and prevents unnecessary delays.

Practical examples: Uitwellingerga

When planning a route through the Uitwellingergabrug, the height of your ship is automatically taken into account:
Without the FTM obstructions option, the route is drawn for each mast height through the 7.2-metre high Uitwellingerga bridge. With the FTM obstructions option, at Edit route/Route settings/Planner, the route is dependent on the mast height.
Ships lower than 7.2m, including clearance, can pass under the bridge in Uitwellingerga. Higher ships up to a height of 11.2m are diverted over the Langweerderwielen under the 11.1m high bridge in the A7. Higher ships are diverted via IJlst through Sneek.    

WinGPS 2025 calculates this automatically, as can be seen in the screenshots below.
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WinGPS 6 Pro 2025 without FMT obstructions H=8.2m
WinGPS 6 Pro 2025 with FMT obstructions Uitwellingerga H=8,2m
WinGPS 6 Pro 2025 with FMT obstructions Uitwellingerga H=12,2m
WinGPS 6 Pro 2025 with FMT obstructions Uitwellingerga H=6,2m

Practical examples: Groningen

For routes through Groningen there are situations where the fastest and shortest routes may differ, depending on the operation of bridges:

This route is the same without and with FMT closures. There are no closures now but there are unserviced bridges around the city, as shown by the shortest route without obstructions option. See the screenshots below for the difference between the fastest and shortest route. The mast height is 12.2m in both cases. 
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WinGPS 6 Pro 2025 fastest route FMT obstructions Groningen H=12,2m
WinGPS 6 Pro 2025 shortest route FMT obstructions Groningen H=12,2m

Tips for use

When entering the mast height in the ship properties, we recommend taking into account a few decimetres of tolerance. This prevents surprises due to wind, waves or deviations in bridge constructions. You can first perform the calculations without tolerance and then add a few decimetres for extra certainty.
Please note: Tidal bridges, such as the Erasmus Bridge, are calculated by default with a tolerance of 1 metre at average low water. A dynamic correction of clearance heights based on wind and tide (with the Stentec Tidal ZUNO model) is on the wish list for future updates.

The sources used for this data are Rijkswaterstaat and EURIS. We recommend that you use the data from Rijkswaterstaat for routes in the Netherlands. 

Why is this interesting to you? 

The new Route Plans 2.0 function saves you time and prevents unnecessary frustration during your cruise. By automatically taking into account closures and bridge operating times, you always sail the most efficient and safe route. This not only makes your cruise more pleasant, but also more reliable, so you can fully focus on enjoying your journey.