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Temporary €30 discount on Premium and up to €50 discount on your DKW charts. Sail into the season up-to-date. With the summer approaching, now is the perfect time to update your navigation. Take advantage of a €30 discount on a wide selection of DKW charts and on the Premium Subscription until June 15, 2026. This way, you’ll head out on the water well prepared and with the latest version of WinGPS.

With the summer approaching, now is the perfect time to update your navigation. Take advantage of a €30 discount on a wide selection of DKW charts and on the Premium Subscription until June 15, 2026. This way, you’ll head out on the water well prepared and with the latest version of WinGPS.
Update your DKW charts -  Now up to €50 off

Haven’t updated your 2026 water charts yet? Now’s your chance! This week only, receive a €30 discount on the latest editions* of:

  • DKW 1600+ Northe Sea Coast NL & BE

  • DKW 1800-serie Complete

  • DKW The Netherlands Complete

  • DKW German Bight

  • DKW German Eastcoast

  • DKW English and Schottish East Coast

  • DKW Suriname

  • all DKW Inland charts for Europe

TIP: Do you have a Premium Subscription? Then you’ll benefit even more: €30 discount + the regular €20 Premium discount = €50 off! For example, the complete DKW 1800 series is now available for just €89.90.

  
Latest WinGPS 6 with Premium Subscription
Now with a €30 discount!

More and more WinGPS users are updating their navigation just before departure – easily via our online shop. To make it even more appealing to do this in time, we now offer a temporary €30 discount on the Premium Subscription. This way, you’ll head out on the water well prepared and fully up to date, without any worries.

Update your WinGPS 6 for Windows now and take advantage of the latest features and (safety) updates. This gives you access to the most up-to-date waterway network, including the latest information on bridges and locks. Using WinGPS Pro or Voyager? Then you’ll also receive the latest current and tidal data for the Dutch coast.

You can upgrade WinGPS 6 separately, but with the current promotion the Premium Subscription is especially appealing. You save €30 on the subscription and up to €50 on your charts. Take advantage now: the promotion runs until June 15, 2026.
Our helpdesk and shop

Do you have questions about our products, need personal advice, or want to use our installation service? Our team is ready to help, so you can head out on the water well prepared.

Our helpdesk is available via helpdesk@stentec.com or by phone at +31 515 443515.
Are you a Premium Subscriber? Then you can also use the helpdesk WhatsApp, often the quickest way to get support.

Questions about your order? Send us an email at stentec@stentec.com, and we’ll assist you as soon as possible.

Click on the button below for the opening hours of our store in picturesque Heeg.
*Upgrades for the charts are not included in this discount campaign. Of course, you can still use the advantageous upgrade price, and as a Premium Subscriber you will receive an additional €10 discount.
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Navigation data always at your fingertips, without having to pick up your phone. The new WinGPS Marine app for Wear OS displays live data from your navigation system right on your wrist: heading, speed, depth, wind data, route information, and more.
Navigate with your smartwatch -  Now available!

Navigation data always at your fingertips, without having to pick up your phone. The new WinGPS Marine app for Wear OS displays live data from your navigation system right on your wrist: heading, speed, depth, wind data, route information, and more.

You customize the dashboard yourself: choose which fields you see and in what order. The compass screen guides you with vibrations and an audible signal when you approach the desired course. Alarms from your navigation system appear directly on the watch, even when the app is running in the background.

The app works on Samsung Galaxy Watch, Google Pixel Watch, and other Wear OS watches, and connects via Bluetooth to WinGPS Marine Plus on your Android phone.

More information will follow soon. Installation tips are provided below, so don’t wait any longer—try out this great new feature on your next sailing trip!  
Major Update for DKW 1811 and 1812 - Coming Soon

Do you sail on the Wadden Sea? If so, you’ll be glad to know that the Dutch Hydrographic Service will soon be issuing new paper charts for the 1811 and 1812 series.

These new chart editions will, of course, also be incorporated into our weekly updates for the DKW 1811 and DKW 1812, alongside the familiar BaZ updates. We recommend that you always update your charts before planning your route and before heading out onto the water. This ensures you always have the most up-to-date data.

Don’t have the 2026 edition yet? Renew now and plan your dry-docks, or your routes, so you always have enough water under the keel.

Tips for pairing your smartwatch with WinGPS Marine

To pair your smartwatch with WinGPS on your Android smartwatch, you’ll need the latest version of WinGPS Marine Plus (version 5.0, released on May 4, 2026). If you don’t have it yet, update your app or upgrade here. 

INSTALL
  1. Open the Play Store on your phone and search for “WinGPS Marine”
  2. Tap “Install on [name of your watch]”. The installation will proceed automatically
  3. Wait 1–2 minutes; keep Bluetooth turned on and keep the watch nearby
 

Alternatively, install it directly from the Play Store on the watch itself.
 

GETTING STARTED

Open WinGPS Marine on both your watch and your phone. As soon as the phone app receives navigation data, it will automatically appear on the watch.


Having trouble? A more detailed step-by-step guide will be available soon.

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WinGPS is here to help you over the wonderful Pentecost weekend. The weather forecast is looking excellent and many water sports enthusiasts are getting ready for their first big trip of the season. We’d be happy to help ensure your systems are ready to go before you set off, so you don’t encounter any unexpected problems.

With the long Pentecost weekend just around the corner and the weather forecast looking excellent, many water sports enthusiasts are getting ready for their first big trip of the season. We’d be happy to help ensure your systems are ready to go before you set off, so you don’t encounter any unexpected problems.
Well prepared before setting sail

A quick check before you set off: 

  • Are your charts up to date? Download the latest updates for your DKW charts in WinGPS, so you’re always aware of the most recent buoyage and depths. 

  • WinGPS on your smartphone or tablet? Ideal for use outdoors in the cockpit or at the helm. With a Premium subscription or upgrade, you can download the latest version  

  • Route planned? In WinGPS 6 2026, you can easily download the latest data so you don’t unexpectedly encounter a closure.  

Need a quick update or a new chart set? You can sort it out in a few minutes via our website, so you can set off safely straight away. 

  
Hardware Day: Saturday 23 May

Are you looking for a new AIS, would you like to know what a Miniplex can do for you, or is your USB GPS due for replacement? You are very welcome to visit our shop in Heeg on Saturday 23 May from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. We will be demonstrating the hardware and can advise you on combining hardware with WinGPS.  

Would you like to visit our shop on another day to have your questions answered or to get help with installation? In addition to our new opening hours, you are always welcome to contact us to make an appointment at our shop. 
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Do you sail in Dutch coastal waters? Then read about the new DKW 1600+ now! Combine the DKW 1800 series with the DKW 1600+ for a complete chart package. Have you noticed that some charts from the 1800 series are missing? The 1801, 1803, and 1809 are no longer being published, not even in print. As a result, the 1800 set no longer covers the North Sea coast, the Westerschelde, and the Rijnmond area.


Have you noticed that some charts from the 1800 series are missing? The 1801, 1803, and 1809 are no longer being published, not even in print. As a result, the 1800 set no longer covers the North Sea coast, the Westerschelde, and the Rijnmond area.

Fortunately, we have the solution for you: the new DKW 1600+ North Sea Coast Netherlands! This chart offers you:

  • coverage for the missing navigation areas
  • the familiar chart layout of the DKW 1800 series
  • weekly BaZ updates
  • seamless integration with other DKW charts,
  • such as the DKW 1800 series, DKW UK1, and the DKW German Bight.
  • innovative alarm zones for extra-safe navigation (read more below).

This way, you won’t miss a thing and can continue to navigate safely!

Combine the DKW 1600+ and DKW 1800-serie:
DKW 1800-serie includes: 
  • DKW 1805 
    Oosterschelde, Veerse Meer and Grevelingenmeer
  • DKW 1807 
    Zoommeer, Volkerak, Spui, Haringvliet and Hollandsch Diep
  • DKW 1820 
    IJsselmeer, Markermeer, Ketelmeer and North Sea Canal
  • DKW 1811 
    Western Wadden Sea and adjacent North Sea coast
  • DKW 1812 
    Eastern Wadden Sea and adjacent North Sea coast
 
DKW 1600+ covers: 
  • the North Sea Coast of the Netherlands and Belgium
    From Rottumerplaat up to Dunkirk. In some areas, up to 85 miles from the coast. Including the many wind farms and traffic separation schemes.
  • the Rijnmond area
    That is, from the Maasvlakte to Capelle aan den IJssel, Lekkerkerk, Sliedrecht, 's Gravendeel, and Oud Beijerland.
  • the Westerschelde up to Antwerp and Ghent.
Order your new DKW charts now! They are available individually or in a value-packed bundle:

  

Do you have a Premium Subscription? If so, you’ll naturally also receive a €20 discount on the new DKW 1600+ North Sea Coast NL!
Safe navigation through busy waterways:  Alarm zones

Anyone who has ever sailed on the North Sea knows how busy, varied, and demanding these waters can be. Take wind farms, for example: you are allowed to sail right through some, but at others, you risk an unwelcome visit from a patrol boat and a hefty fine.

To provide more clarity, we have added alert zones to the DKW 1600+ . At a glance, you can see which areas have restrictions, such as wind farms and nature, anchorage, and test areas. You can click on a number of zones for additional information.

If you do sail into a restricted area, WinGPS will warn you with an audible signal. This way, you have everything at hand to plan a safe route and complete your voyage worry-free.
 

Please note: These new alert zones can only be used in WinGPS 6 Pro, Voyager, and Inland (2026 & newer). Check your WinGPS version now and upgrade if necessary.

   
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Know where you can and cannot navigate: The new alarm zones and VHF zones are online. This keeps you even better informed about where you can and cannot navigate on larger bodies of water, such as the North Sea. Avoid annoying fines and unsafe situations; download the latest WinGPS 6 and DKW 1600+ now and use this new information when planning your route!


The new alarm zones and VHF zones are online. This keeps you even better informed about where you can and cannot navigate on larger bodies of water, such as the North Sea.

Avoid annoying fines and unsafe situations; download the latest WinGPS 6 and DKW 1600+ now and use this new information when planning your route!
DKW 1600+ North Sea Coast NL
Now with alarm zones!

Are you familiar with the DKW 1600+ yet? This clear digital nautical chart was specially developed for the Dutch North Sea coast and is ideal for voyages on:

  • the Westerschelde up to Antwerp and Ghent
  • the Rijnmond area
  • the North Sea coast of the Netherlands and Belgium
Thanks to the weekly BaZ updates and the familiar color scheme of the DKW 1800 series, this chart set seamlessly complements your other DKW charts.

New: Alarm zones
Anyone who has ever sailed on the North Sea knows how busy, varied, and demanding these waters can be. Take wind farms, for example: you are allowed to sail right through some, but at others, you risk an unwelcome visit from a patrol boat and a hefty fine.

To provide more clarity, we have added alert zones to the DKW 1600+ in collaboration with other professionals. At a glance, you can see which areas have restrictions, such as wind farms and nature, anchorage, and test areas. You can click on a number of zones for additional information.

If you do sail into a restricted area, WinGPS will warn you with an audible signal. This way, you have everything at hand to plan a safe route and complete your voyage worry-free.


Please note: These new alert zones can only be used in WinGPS 6 Pro, Voyager, and Inland (2026 & newer). Check your WinGPS version now and upgrade if necessary.
 

   
New: VHF zones  

In WinGPS 6 Pro, Voyager & Inland 2026 edition

Always have the right channel at hand: VHF zones are now available in WinGPS 6 Pro, Voyager, and Inland, starting with the 2026 edition.

This allows you to see at a glance which VHF channel corresponds to that area. Clicking on it provides more information.

The VHF zones can be fully customized: they can be turned on or off per country, or made active but not visible on the chart. This keeps your chart view uncluttered while sailing.

At the top of WinGPS, next to your SOG and COG, you now also see the VHF zone of your current position. See the image below.

Installing WinGPS 6 - 2026
Have you not yet installed this latest update for your WinGPS 6 Pro, Voyager, or Inland 2026? Then don't wait any longer and sail safer than ever:

  • Have you already installed the 2026 edition? Download the latest update for free, for example via the News Center in your WinGPS or via the Stentec installer.
     
  • Do you have an upgrade or Premium Subscription, but haven't installed the 2026 edition yet? Download the 2026 edition now via the Stentec installer and you will have the latest version immediately.
     
  • Do you have WinGPS Navigator, and do you want to switch to the Pro, Voyager, or Inland? Upgrade via the button below and follow the installation instructions in the email.
     
  • Do you have an older WinGPS 5 or 6? Upgrade to the latest version via the button below and follow the installation instructions in the email.
Come and visit us on April 17 or 18 during the Boot Boulevard in picturesque Heeg and schedule your installation appointment now: