Meet Lisa Bronitt | Founder: Live The Sail Life website

We had the good fortune of connecting with Lisa Bronitt and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lisa, how does your business help the community?
In late 2019, I began my journey into sailing, starting as a photographer and eventually becoming a sailor. I was welcomed by the sailing community, both online and in person, but quickly realized how overwhelming it could be to navigate the wealth of scattered information. Racing documents were spread across various platforms, and finding crew or boats to sail on was equally challenging, with many yacht club resources not publicly accessible. Even with social media, I often missed important events, clinics, and seminars.

The turning point came after a race, when a crew member asked how I had connected with so many people in just a year. It struck me that many in the community, despite years of involvement, struggled to fully engage.

These challenges inspired the creation of Live The Sail Life, a professional networking platform for sailors to connect, discover opportunities, and centralize information about races and events. The site has since expanded to include educational resources for new sailors, juniors, racers, cruisers, diverse and inclusive sailors, as well as environmental initiatives like ocean conservation.

Our goal is not to compete with existing businesses but to foster a stronger community by directing sailors to valuable resources. Live The Sail Life website is currently live and will be fully operational in the new year. Membership is free, with advertising and sponsorship opportunities available for businesses.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My professional career spans several industries, beginning in the music industry in the 1990s, transitioning to entertainment in the early 2000s, moving into live event production in 2010, and finally working as a stock photographer in 2018. While this may seem like a diverse range of fields, the overlap between them has been significant, helping to broaden my experience and reach.

In building this website, I’ve drawn on my experiences across these industries, observing how they have evolved—particularly with the rise of the digital age and new strategies for growth and innovation. This has reinforced the idea that there’s no single path to achieving success. In today’s rapidly changing world, especially with the advent of AI and other advanced technologies, stepping outside one’s comfort zone has become one of the most valuable challenges for personal and professional growth.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Having lived in various parts of Los Angeles for over 20 years, I’ve truly found my home on the westside by the beach. Being near the coast is where I feel most at peace. I love taking drives, and for me, a two-hour trip is just a short, enjoyable getaway. It’s incredible how many beautiful coastal cities are within that distance—Long Beach, Newport, Laguna, and even San Diego and Santa Barbara. An activity introduced to me by my friend Mark Newman is whale watching in Dana Point, though I don’t get out as often as I’d like.

The best part of living by the beach is catching the nightly sunsets over the water. Some nights we get lucky and the right sky with the right weather will give off a burn that will re-light up the sky so vibrantly, it’s like another day. Locally, I enjoy Venice Beach and its pier (especially stopping by the Rainbow lifeguard tower), the Point Vicente Lighthouse in Palos Verdes, and the Queen Mary. I have such affection for that ship as she brought my father to America in 1949. Heading in the opposite direction, driving up the Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu and beyond is always a pleasure.

For food, last year I discovered Oops! Sushi and Sake Bar. It’s small in size but has the best food and doesn’t break the bank. Not far from there is a great Italian spot called Il Moro. I like to go for special occasions as well as just a night out. In Long Beach, Gladstone’s is a must go when I’m in the area, best seafood around.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
None of this would have been possible without the support and contributions of many people.

Daniel Murphy has been my greatest advocate and sounding board from the earliest stages of this project, offering feedback on every draft and detail. Crewing on his boat is what sparked this entire journey. He was also the first to join my Advisory Committee, a group of exceptional individuals with expertise in legal, business development, diversity, and education. This team includes James Lee, Marie Rogers, John Rushing, and Jim Barber—local Marina del Rey sailors with impressive business and sailing backgrounds. Their collective guidance has been instrumental in shaping the website into what it is today.

I also received invaluable input from Greg Rutter, Ann and Rick Turner, Richard Jepson, and many others. Above all, my family has been my unwavering support, encouraging every idea and iteration of this site. They continue to be my foundation behind it all.

Website: www.livethesaillife.com and www.lisabronitt.com

Instagram: @livethesaillife and @nycb4la72

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabronitt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livethesaillife

Image Credits
Lisa Bronitt