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Last week we informed you about laptop navigation with WinGPS 5 Navigator, the basic navigation software of the WinGPS 5 series. This week we will shine a light on WinGPS 5 Pro.
Laptop navigation with WinGPS 5 Pro
The Pro version is the navigational software for commercial shipping and pleasure boaters who want more than just basic navigation.
A lot of users usually upgrade from WinGPS 5 Navigator to the Pro version quickly because of all the extra options available in WinGPS 5 Pro. E.g. connecting extra board equipment such as AIS, tidal information and planning multiple day routes or more complex routes.
AIS – see and be seen
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From € 299,-
 
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Just looking around the corner of a busy waterway for a quick peek on what's to come is very easy with the use of AIS. While the numbers of AIS users on pleasure ships is increasing mostly all commercial ships are equipped with AIS Using AIS, you can see all large and especially fast vessels in one glance: what is their position, what is their speed and which course are they steering. See illustration 2.
During your trip along the canals, seeing oncoming objects is very handy. By using the course up mode your ship will remain upright on your screen and the chart will turn around it automatically. See illustration 1.
Illustration 1
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Illustration 2
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Illustration 3
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Click on an image for an animated view.
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Tidal information
When you are planning on defying the open waters WinGPS 5 Pro can accomodate for water heights and tidal flows. Falling dry or planning a crossing will be possible this way. See illustration 3.
Long voyages through Europe
With the addition of the waterway network for Western Europe you can easily plan a route for multiple days. When planning the route, not only will the software take in to account the dimensions of waterways, bridges and locks, but also the pre-indicated sailing hours. This way you can immediately see the real duration of the trip, and planning an overnight stay in a closeby picturesque village will become child's play.
By downloading the newest shipping notifications in WinGPS 5 Pro, you can immediately see all obstructions along your route. With these notifications you can check if obstructions you came across on earlier trips are still in effect.
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Older WinGPS 5 Pro?
When your edition of WinGPS 5 Pro is of 2017 or older you can upgrade to the 2018 edition. In the 2018 edition managing your routes has become easier and new buttons are added for extra customization of your charts and the data, for example tracks, displayed on top. Click here for a complete overview of all new functions and changes going back to WinGPS 5 Pro 2011.
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WinGPS 5 Voyager
If you are sailing regattas or are planning large sailing voyages you can use WinGPS 5 Voyager, which is specifically designed for sailors. Download the latest wave predictions, wind, current and water heights and plot routes using your own polar diagram. Upgrade from the Pro to WinGPS 5 Voyager now!
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