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.

View the different WinGPS versions in the menu (left), or go directly to the overview of all WinGPS versions via the button below.
Overview of WinGPS versions

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.

In addition to the DKW charts, it is possible to read charts of the S57 and BSB format in WinGPS. These include the IENC for European inland waters and the well-known charts of NV-Verlag and (free) charts of the NOAA for American waters.
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.

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.

System requirements
Check whether your device is suitable for WinGPS via the link below.

System Requirements

WinGPS Marine Plus

WinGPS Marine Plus is the navigation app that lets you create a full-fledged navigation system on your Android device. Plan routes, download GRIB files, save sailed tracks, and wirelessly connect your GPS, AIS, and onboard instruments. Use the timeline to see weather, water levels, and currents directly on the chart.

WinGPS Marine offers handy digital navigation on board for you and your crew and is the ideal reliable backup.

WinGPS Marine is an excellent complement to WinGPS 6, the more comprehensive navigation program for Windows, and ideal for those who want flexible navigation. The app is perfect for skippers, crew members, and others who want to monitor or plan a route on their own tablet or smartphone.
In addition, WinGPS Marine is a valuable onboard backup should the main navigation system fail. This way, you always have an overview and peace of mind at your fingertips.

With WinGPS Marine for Android, you decide how comprehensively you want to navigate. Start for free with the Lite version, ideal for getting started.
Want more? Then choose WinGPS Marine Plus with a budget-friendly subscription of €39.90 per year..

Route Navigation

With this app you can create routes and edit them while on the move. Longpress the screen to create a single waypoint or multiple to create a route. You can create multiple routes, and give each route and routepoint a unique name.

Track management

You can automatically record the sailed tracks. The tracks will be saved to review or share later. You can give each sailed track a unique name.

Meteo data

You can download Meteo predictions for a selected area. The wind, air pressure and rainfall can be plotted on the chart view using downloadable GRIB information.

AIS (Automatic Identification System)

Your AIS receiver can communicate with the app using a wireless connection using WIFI or Bluetooth. With AIS you see all surrounding ships plotted on the chart view. You can also bring up the targets in a list, and if you tap a ship's name you can see all the AIS target data. The built-in AIS collision alarm helps you in making important decisions.

Time Bar

By using the time bar you can see the prediction on your track. By sliding it forward you will see the upcoming weather, and tidal information if available.

Follow GPS position

When this function is activated, your GPS position will be centered on your screen and the underlying chart will move under it. Multiple following options are available: 'North up', 'Course up' & 'Compass mode'.

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.

Stentec Tidal service

The Stentec Tidal service 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.

System requirements
Check whether your device is suitable for WinGPS via the link below.

System Requirements

WinGPS Service Card

The WinGPS Service Card is a card that Stentec released every year and was exclusively available to WinGPS 5 licensees. By purchasing this card you were entitled to all updates of WinGPS 5 of the year of the Service Card. Think of additions & improvements to the route network, bridges & locks and new functions in WinGPS 5. You could also make use of great discounts and benefits.

Would you also like to receive the new version (including associated updates) of your WinGPS 5/6 in 2024? Then you can opt for the new Premium Subscription.

The WinGPS Service Card 2022 was available until March 20, 2022.

Do you have the Service Card 2022? Then you will have received the upgrade to WinGPS 6 - 2022 for free in December 2022. To keep your WinGPS 6 up to date in 2024 and to use the latest functionalities, we recommend the Premium Subscription.

WinGPS Chart apps

In addition to Stentecs digital charts for Windows we also provide chart apps for Android and iOS devices. In these chart apps it is only possible to install and use the individual charts.

WinGPS Marine

These chart apps are based on the technology behind WinGPS Marine. If you want more information on your chart view (such as tidal information or AIS) or if you want multiple charts in the same view you can use WinGPS Marine.

More information

Replacement for paper charts

Stentecs chart apps are designed as a replacement for the paper chart sets. A large tablet or iPad is preferable as it has the largest possible chart view. With a built in GPS receiver the chart will move along with your position on your screen and you will always see your current position, speed and course. Place a navigational waypoint on the chart view and receive a 'course to steer' onscreen.

The app can also be used in Android smartphones or iPhones (for quick position checks) and makes it ideal for use on dinghies, charterers and for passengers.

Water chart license

You can download the chart apps from the Google Play store or Apple App store (see links below). After the chart set has been purchased and connected to your Stentec account they can also be used in our main navigation app, WinGPS Marine for iOS or Android. Or on your Windows system with WinGPS (Lite, Navigator, Pro of Voyager).

DKW Friese Meren

With this chart set you can navigate the popular Friese Meren for Fryslân. This chart set is free of charge and can be downloaded from the Google Play store.

Free

DKW 1800 Series

With this chart set you can replace the paper versions of the 1800 series created by the Dutch Hydrographical Service. This app is available per chart set or in combination packages.

From € 24,90

DKW New Zealand

Navigational app with detailed and actual digital watercharts for New Zealand from the British Admiralty. For motor boaters, sailors and commercial shipping.

Free

DKW Imray

These digital Imray charts are based on the well-known paper charts and have the same color coding. The advantage of these charts is the large covering area per chart set.

This is an overview of some of our chart apps. These are not all chart apps we have available for your Android device. When you buy a (DKW) water chart in our online shop, you can use this in combination with WinGPS Marine for Android or iOS, or in WinGPS for Windows. Click here for a chart overview.

WinGPS Lite

WinGPS Lite is the free version of the WinGPS series for your Windows PC or laptop.

You can use WinGPS Lite to introduce yourself to digital onboard navigation. Combine WinGPS Lite with the DKW 1800 series or the DKW the Netherlands chartset and experience the reliability of WinGPS and the extra safety it brings aboard.

Connect a GPS receiver to your laptop and:

• Determine your position
• See your heading
• See your speed
• Monitor your sailed tracks

For Windows and Android WinGPS Lite, the free version of Stentec's navigation software WinGPS, is developed for your Windows PC or Laptop. If you have an Android tablet or smartphone, you can download and install the free version of our Android application WinGPS Marine Lite via Google Play.

More functionality If you want extra functions that aren't available in WinGPS Lite, you can purchase a full version of WinGPS. With one of these programs you can plot routes, download GRIB files for weather forecast, connect board instruments (such as AIS) and much more!

Digital water charts

All of Stentec's DKW water charts are available for WinGPS Lite and are easily installed.

Stentec’s New WinGPS 4 Mobile Navigator is specially designed for GPS-navigation with your handheld PC or PDA on board.

- WinGPS 4 Mobile Start-Up sheet

- An english manual will follow

Buy this product
To the shop

Specs WinGPS 4 Mobile Navigator

• Useful for all charts using WinGPS 4, like DKW 1800, ANWB, Navkom and charts which were reset from DKW1 to DKW2. Also suitable for charts made in DKWBuilder. Also supporting the most common BSB4 charts.
• You will get to see all charts without borders as one big picture on your screen. Ideal for planning routes on multiple charts. No chart names to remember, but only zoom-in and –out. Multiple chart sets to use simulteneously.
• Position and sailed routes to plot, when an NMEA-0183 compatible GPS is connected you can see your course line and position.
• Groundcourse (COG), groundspeed (SOG) and WGS84 coordinates. Chart rotation: Chart Up, North Up, Leg Up (along route line) and Course Up and Automatic center to get as much chart in front of your cursor.
• Plan routes by using waypoints and sail alongside with a XTE indicator. Optional: scale indicator and North arrow Installation, delete and update (only DKW1800) charts by using DKW Manager.