THE KONKAN PASSAGE
Photo Book and Maritime Guide
A definitive, premium-tier collection book and maritime guide that captures the untamed beauty and rich cultural tapestry of the Konkan Coast through photography and passage logging
Mumbai – Goa Expedition
Vision & Concept
The Art of the Ship’s Log.
Create the definitive visual and navigational record of the Konkan Coast — one of the most distinctive maritime landscapes of the Arabian Sea. The project aims to reflect coastline’s historical sites, maritime heritage, and sailing routes through a premium publication that combines visual storytelling with practical knowledge.
The Concept
A large-format archive designed for dual-environment utility: the collector's table and the yacht’s cockpit.
Dual-Function Design
Museum-quality sculptural aesthetics paired with operational maritime navigation data.
Content Distribution
A Comprehensive Coastal Survey.
90% Core: Maharashtra Heritage & Navigation
Focus: Maratha Naval Capital (Vijaydurg), Sindhudurg Archipelago, and the great estuaries (Dabhol, Bankot, Jaigad). Utility: Deep-water entries, jetty coordinates, and secluded anchorages.
10% The Cherry Bonus: The Goa Southern Sweep
Focus: The aesthetic epilogue from Terekhol to the secret bays of Agonda. Utility: River-mouth sandbar warnings and anchorage , jetty moorings.
The Opportunity
A Missing Maritime Record.
The Undocumented Corridor
While Mumbai-to-Goa is a legendary transit, it remains undocumented from the sea looking inland. The Konkan coast contains 400+ years of naval history has never been documented through a modern yachting lens.
The Gap
Current maritime data is either dry and academic (Naval) or strictly functional (Admiralty Charts). Existing materials miss coastal fort silhouettes, sailor logistics, and maritime Konkani cultural markers.
Ocean-Facing Approach
Documenting features invisible from land to create a world-class publication linking India's West Coast to global maritime culture. A high-definition, wide "Yacht-Ready" archive that serves as a masterpiece of art and a precise navigational instrument.
Market Opportunities
The "Blue Economy" & The Luxury Heritage Boom.
1. The Indian Leisure Marine Growth
With a 10%–15% annual growth in the Indian luxury boating sector, there is a surge in new yacht owners in Mumbai and Goa who lack localized, high-end navigational content.
2. Surging Domestic Interest
Sailing is transitioning from an elite niche to a mainstream luxury leisure activity and now it start touching India. The demand for localized "know-how" and aspirational content is at an all-time high.
3. Global Inbound Demand
Growing interest from overseas leisure sailors and international charter agencies looking to include the Indian West Coast in their global itineraries.
4. Brand Synergy
A unique platform for tourism, sailing relevant and technical brands (Optics, Sailing Gear, Horology, Hotels ) to associate with a "World-Class Expedition" content through our project journaling and partner-sourced equipment.
Market Reach
Direct Access to the Maritime Elite.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Exclusive distribution through the Royal Bombay Yacht Club, Mandwa Marina, and Goa’s private jetties, targeting a discerning clientele.
Charter & Concierge
Partnering with luxury charter agencies to place the "Navigational Appendix" in the cockpits of every high-end rental vessel on the West Coast.
Bespoke Corporate Gifting
Targeted at Real Estate developers and Private Banks looking for a "Legacy Gift" that represents the Konkan’s strength and beauty.
Digital Ecosystem
Utilizing the Project Website and Social Channels to convert our growing follower base into pre-order customers for the Limited Edition print run.
Methodology (The 15+15 Model)
Strategic Mitigation & Content Harvesting.
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Phase 1: Dry Investigation (15+5 Days)
Land-based 4x4 scouting from Goa to Mumbai. Verifying jetty depths, fuel access, and identifying "Land-to-Sea" photography angles.
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Phase 2: Sea Production (15+5 Days)
Principal capture aboard a 40ft yacht (Mumbai to Goa). Logging GPS waypoints and executing drone/deck-level photography during peak lighting.
Real-Time Engagement & Global Networking
We are building a high-traffic digital hub while actively engaging major sailing and leisure market .
Digital & Partnership Pillars:
Project Journaling via official website and dedicated social accounts
Live expedition tracking to build a real-time global follower base
An opportunity to partner with major sailing and equipment and apparels companies
Strategic alliances with Indian maritime societies, luxury hospitality sector and ministry of culture and tourism

Industry synergy is central to the strategy — securing partnerships with major sailing hubs creates mutual exposure, shared audiences, and long-term distribution leverage for The Konkan Passage.
A 10-Month High-Performance Research Production Cycle
A rigorous 13-phase production pipeline from research through to global market launch.

Investor Note — The "Weather Window" Buffer: Both execution phases (Steps 7 & 9) include a critical +5 day maritime safety buffer to account for Arabian Sea wind and swell conditions, optimal lighting windows for "Hero" shots, and on-site maintenance of drones and phot equipment in high-salt environments, and equipment cooling.
Project Timeline: A Visual Journey
Our comprehensive 10-month cycle ensures meticulous planning and execution, delivering a world-class product.
This visual roadmap outlines the progression from foundational research and technical preparation to on-location production, sophisticated post-processing, and strategic market entry. Each stage is designed to build momentum and ensure the highest quality output. Preferable to initiate the project in June to secure the expedition phase timing.
Project Investment Overview
A total investment of €167000 is strategically allocated across key phases, ensuring comprehensive coverage from initial research to global market launch and a critical contingency buffer.
The largest portions are dedicated to advanced manufacturing and on-site production, reflecting the high standards for the "Sea-Ready" book and the expedition itself. A 10% contingency safeguards against unforeseen challenges.
The Core Team
Integrated execution and professional mastery — the two principals bring complementary expertise across creative vision, technical navigation, photography, and project delivery.
Katya Antoni, The Engine & Eye
Project manager. Professional photography, PR management, printing oversight, and logistical coordination.

World-class Sailing Regatta photographer and PR specialist. Author of several high-end photography books.
Armando, The Visionary & Navigator
Captain and expeditions lead. Creative direction, documentation and journaling, final editorial storyline.

Professional Product Designer and experienced Skipper. Specialist in logistics, leisure flotilla organisation, and lifetime adventure travel.
The Ask
We are seeking investment to create the definitive visual and cultural archive of India’s West Coast. The funding will support the research phase, expeditions, premium production, and archival printing on Munken Polar paper.

Contact:
Ekaterina Antoni PM - [email protected] / +91 9071 333 737 / WA +351 910 363 037
Arman Dallakian AD - [email protected] / +91 7899877409 / WA +34 651 756 715
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