diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 29b09ccb..332a6d4b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-version: v1.6.3
+version: v1.7.0
 ---
 
 ![helmsman-logo](docs/images/helmsman.png)
@@ -46,19 +46,21 @@ To run a dry-run:
 
 ## From binary
 
-Please make sure the following are installed prior to using `helmsman`:
+Please make sure the following are installed prior to using `helmsman` as a binary (the docker image contains all of them):
 
 - [kubectl](https://github.com/kubernetes/kubectl)
-- [helm](https://github.com/helm/helm)
+- [helm](https://github.com/helm/helm) (for `helmsman` >= 1.6.0, use helm >= 2.10.0. this is due to a dependency bug #87 )
 - [helm-diff](https://github.com/databus23/helm-diff) (`helmsman` >= 1.6.0)
 
+If you use private helm repos, you will need either `helm-gcs` or `helm-s3` plugin. See the [docs](https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/blob/master/docs/how_to/use_private_helm_charts.md) for details.
+
 
 Check the [releases page](https://github.com/Praqma/Helmsman/releases) for the different versions.
 ```
 # on Linux
-curl -L https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/releases/download/v1.6.3/helmsman_1.6.3_linux_amd64.tar.gz | tar zx
+curl -L https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/releases/download/v1.7.0/helmsman_1.7.0_linux_amd64.tar.gz | tar zx
 # on MacOS
-curl -L https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/releases/download/v1.6.3/helmsman_1.6.3_darwin_amd64.tar.gz | tar zx
+curl -L https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/releases/download/v1.7.0/helmsman_1.7.0_darwin_amd64.tar.gz | tar zx
 
 mv helmsman /usr/local/bin/helmsman
 ```
diff --git a/docs/desired_state_specification.md b/docs/desired_state_specification.md
index c4e031ac..223aec64 100644
--- a/docs/desired_state_specification.md
+++ b/docs/desired_state_specification.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-version: v1.6.2
+version: v1.7.0
 ---
 
 # Helmsman desired state specification
diff --git a/main.go b/main.go
index fb573fed..4c28bd47 100644
--- a/main.go
+++ b/main.go
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ var checkCleanup bool
 var skipValidation bool
 var applyLabels bool
 var keepUntrackedReleases bool
-var appVersion = "v1.6.3"
+var appVersion = "v1.7.0"
 var helmVersion string
 var kubectlVersion string
 var dryRun bool
diff --git a/release-notes.md b/release-notes.md
index cde14024..1440b42d 100644
--- a/release-notes.md
+++ b/release-notes.md
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
-# v1.6.3
+# v1.7.0
 
 > If you are already using an older version of Helmsman than v1.4.0-rc, please read the changes below carefully and follow the upgrade guide [here](docs/migrating_to_v1.4.0-rc.md)
 
-- Minor bug fixes and improvements. #104 #106 #85
+- Resources (Tillers, namespaces, service accounts) will not be created without the `--apply` flag. Fixes #65 and #100.
+- adding `--no-ns` option to prevent helmsman from creating namespaces. This allows users to create namespaces using their own custom charts. Fixes #71 and #100.
+- Adding namespace labels. PR #111
+- Fixing a bug that deletes untracked releases when running with `--dry-run`. PR #110
+- Improving values and secrets file pahts resolution relative to dsf(s). PR #109