diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 690a812c..49955466 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-version: v1.7.2
+version: v1.7.3-rc
 ---
 
 ![helmsman-logo](docs/images/helmsman.png)
@@ -58,9 +58,9 @@ If you use private helm repos, you will need either `helm-gcs` or `helm-s3` plug
 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/v1.7.2/helmsman_1.7.2_linux_amd64.tar.gz | tar zx
+curl -L https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/releases/download/v1.7.3-rc/helmsman_1.7.3-rc_linux_amd64.tar.gz | tar zx
 # on MacOS
-curl -L https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/releases/download/v1.7.2/helmsman_1.7.2_darwin_amd64.tar.gz | tar zx
+curl -L https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/releases/download/v1.7.3-rc/helmsman_1.7.3-rc_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 86f80bfd..e08ab86c 100644
--- a/docs/desired_state_specification.md
+++ b/docs/desired_state_specification.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-version: v1.7.2
+version: v1.7.3-rc
 ---
 
 # Helmsman desired state specification
diff --git a/release-notes.md b/release-notes.md
index 5c5323e2..58f13048 100644
--- a/release-notes.md
+++ b/release-notes.md
@@ -1,7 +1,16 @@
-# v1.7.2
+# v1.7.3-rc
 
 > 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)
 
-- Several Minor fixes and improvements: PRs  #145 #142 #140 #138 #136 #134
-- Support specifying local charts in the DSFs. PR #144 (thanks to @SteveRuble)
+# Fixes:
 
+- fixing docker images helm verions with and updating dependencies. Issues: #157 #156. PR: #158 #165
+- adding `batch` to the RBAC API groups. Issue: #160. PR: #162
+
+#New features: 
+
+- allow `json` files to be used as values files. PR #164
+- adding `LimitRange` to the namespaces definitions. PR #163
+- allow using current kubecontext without specifying it and adding `--kubeconfig` flag to pass a kube config file. PR #159
+- allow users to pass additional helm flags when defining apps in the desired state files. PR #161
+- improved visibility of decisions output.PR #146
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