I will certainly not be the only one who will not soon forget 2020. From a busy start of the year and a good Boot Holland we suddenly went to a completely different situation in which we only had the store open by appointment.

I will certainly not be the only one who will not soon forget 2020. From a busy start of the year and a good Boot Holland we suddenly went to a completely different situation in which we only had the store open by appointment.

What stuck with me most from the beginning is the uncertainty. So many questions, both business and private. Not only did we have to change the entire organization so that we could work from home, there was also a lot of uncertainty about what was and was not allowed on the water. Some marinas were closed, some countries were not accessible and many more aspects were not always clear.

Fortunately, it soon became apparent that sailing was allowed. The Dutch waters turned out to be busier than ever and boat rental also increased enormously. I am very grateful for all the sweet questions you have asked us; whether it was about our personal health or the company, it is all very much appreciated. Because when I look around me, it is by no means obvious that things are going well. Fortunately, I can tell you that we will continue to develop our WinGPS software very hard in 2021. With the release of our app for iOS, we are counting on a whole new batch of Stentec customers and in the meantime we are continuing to develop the new versions of the WinGPS 5 series, WinGPS Marine for Android and of course WinGPS Inland. We intend to provide you with innovative navigation solutions for many years to come.

In this way I would like to thank you all very much for the pleasant cooperation and your confidence in our products. I wish you a healthy 2021 in which you can hopefully enjoy your boat and each other.

On behalf of the Stentec team,

Sime Baricevic

What was new in 2020?

WinGPS Marine Plus

In addition to the free WinGPS Marine app for iOS, Stentec has released the more extensive version WinGPS Marine Plus this year. This app contains premium features and is developed for iPhone and iPad.

With WinGPS Marine Plus for iOS it is possible to connect your AIS device wirelessly. This will show you the AIS targets on the chart. It is also possible to plot and follow (simple) routes and to keep track of your routes. For inland waterways you can put the app in course-up mode.

We will continue to develop the WinGPS Marine Plus app in the coming period.

 
These offers are valid until December 31, 2020.

WinGPS Marine Plus

Ideal for navigation on board your sloop, sailing yacht, motor vessel or canoe. Plot routes, connect your AIS and always see your position, speed and course.

Available for iPhone and iPad.
 
 

Sail Simulator 5 Deluxe

An ideal sailing gift. This affordable download version of Sail Simulator 5.2 with Boatset 1 is recommended for both novice and advanced sailors. This gives you no less than 17 boats and 5 beautiful sailing areas.
 
 

Service Card 2021

This year too, with the Service Card you are assured of the latest version of WinGPS 5 and you will benefit from all kinds of exclusive benefits.
 

Opening hours during the holidays
We cannot be reached by phone from 25 December to 3 January. E-mails to our helpdesk will be read during this period and orders via our webshop will be sent like usual.

Our store in Heeg
Due to the guidelines of the RIVM regarding the Coronavirus, our store in Heeg is closed (until further notice from the government). We hope to see you again soon and to prepare your navigation system for beautiful journeys.

Navigating on your iPad or iPhone is now possible with WinGPS Marine Plus! This more extensive version of the free WinGPS Marine app contains premium functions and is therefore ideal for navigation on board of your sloop, sailing yacht, motor vessel or canoe.
Available now on the App Store!

Navigate on your iPad and iPhone

Navigating on your iPad or iPhone is now possible with WinGPS Marine Plus! This more extensive version of the free WinGPS Marine app contains premium functions and is therefore ideal for navigation on board of your sloop, sailing yacht, motor vessel or canoe.

With WinGPS Marine + you can:
  • Plot routes
  • Connect your AIS
  • Check your position
  • Sail with course-up mode
  • Save sailed tracks
  • Add distance circles
Additional features are under development
Expected in 2021
We will continue to develop the WinGPS Marine Plus app in the coming period. One of the first functions to be added is the ability to download GRIB files to show, for example, wind and precipitation on the chart. Current and tide information will also be available soon in WinGPS Marine Plus.

We are also working on supporting more on-board equipment and adding the route network. You can of course download these new functions free of charge as an update if you own WinGPS Marine Plus.
Let us know what you tink
We would like to hear what your findings and wishes are for WinGPS Marine Plus. Use our feedback form to let us know.
Determine your position with this wireless GPS receiver
If your iPad does not have the option of mobile internet, then it also does not have an internal GPS receiver. If you want to use this iPad for navigation on board, an external GPS receiver is necessary to determine your position. This new Bluetooth GPS receiver, the GNS 3000, is ideal for navigation with WinGPS Marine on your iPad.
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With kind regards,

Team Stentec Navigation
www.stentec.com
tel: +31 (0) 515 - 443 515
Prepare yourself for the new season with the DKW 2021 upgrades


The 2021 upgrades of our DKW charts are now available. Among them are the popular DKW1800 series and DKW Vaarkaart Nederland. Are you a license holder of the 2020 charts? Then an advantegeous upgrade is available for you and you can use the 2021 charts immediately. It is still based on 2020 data but will be updated during 2021 which allows you to use the most recent charts. This means that you will be up-to-date until 2022.

Why upgrade now?

  • Sail, plan and practice all winter with recent charts.
  • Be the first to receive the 2021 updates.
  • Weekly* updates for DKW1800 and DKW German Bight.
  • DKW Vaarkaart Nederland updates every other week.
  • € 10,- discount on 100% DKW chart sets with the Service Card 2021.



Service Card 2021
Service Card 2021 holders get an additional € 10,- discount on the 2021 upgrades (except the Imray charts). The discount will be applied automatically.

The Service Card 2021 is only € 70,- in November. The Service Card will give you the 2021 version of WinGPS and allows you to participate in several actions and discounts.



* Until further notice, the Hydrographic Service publishes the Notices to Mariners (BaZ) every two weeks. This is because of the Corona situation. As a result, we are forced to publish the BaZ updates every two weeks. We hope that we can make the updates available every week as soon as possible.

The German BSH still issues weekly updates, so the DKW German Bight can be updated weekly.


Ideal for navigation on the iPad


The Bluetooth GPS receivers are back in stock! Ideal for navigation on the iPad in combination with WinGPS Marine.

The GNS3000 is the successor to the popular GNS2000. You can easily connect this GPS receiver to your iPad, laptop or tablet via Bluetooth. This way you can use your navigation system anywhere on your ship, while your GPS receiver is in a safe place on board.

Tip: take the view of the GPS receiver into account. It has to see more than half of the sky to get enough satellites into view for a good position fix.


Navigation on the iPad
If your iPad does not support mobile data usage, it does not have an internal GPS receiver. If you want to use this wifi-only iPad for navigation on board, an external GPS receiver is necessary to determine your position. This new Bluetooth GPS receiver, the GNS 3000, is ideal for navigation with WinGPS Marine on your iPad.

Go to the Appstore for WinGPS Marine.



Wireless navigation on the laptop
Do you want to be able to navigate completely wireless with your laptop? Then the GNS 3000 is recommended as well. This means you no longer have a GPS receiver with a USB cable attached to your laptop and you can easily move the laptop on board.

Service Card 2021
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The popular WinGPS Service Card 2021 is available in our online shop. By purchasing the Service Card 2021 you keep your edition of WinGPS 5 up-to-date, ensuring you can always plan your routes with the newest information for a.o. bridges, locks and water ways.

You will have access to all the innovations that we offer within WinGPS 5 and you can make use of special offers. Buying a WinGPS Service Card is easier than ever this year. Our online shop automatically recognizes your license code, so you don't have to fill in anything.



  • With the WinGPS Service Card 2021 you will benefit from:
  • Be the first to receive WinGPS 5 2021 (worth €70,-).
  • All updates for WinGPS 5 2021: route network, bridges & locks and new features.
  • €20,- Discount on all 100% Stentec DKW chart sets (2021 editions).
  • €10,- Discount on all 100% Stentec DKW chart sets upgrades.
  • Exclusive fair and event offers.
  • Free NLTides currents & tides for 2021 worth €19,90 (Pro and Voyager).
  • Free installation of Stentec products and support in our store in Heeg and remote assistance via Teamviewer.