Welcome Aboard

Lemon & Line® designs and handcrafts nautically inspired accessories in the Ocean State.


Our history is a little foggy, but the brand was launched one summer night over a ration of Dark ‘n Stormys. Staring down at the weathered turks head bracelet on his wrist, life-long sailor David Norton saw the opportunity for something different—a cleaner, more permanent take on the iconic summertime classic.

Using only true marine-grade materials, he set out to craft the "new" rope bracelet. Streamlined in approach and purposefully subtle, Lemon & Line® debuted the original square knot bracelet in 2010. It wasn't just a souvenir; it was a timeless nautical essential built to handle a life by the sea.

Today, we remain rooted in the sailing capital of the world—Newport, Rhode Island. While our collection has grown to include a large selection of styles and colors, our mission remains the same: to provide authentic, handcrafted goods built to weather the salt, sun, and sea.

Whether you're on the deck or the dock, Lemon & Line® has something for the sailor in all of us.

Seaworthy by Design

All things are not created equal, and the sea exposes weakness. Sailors to the core, we know exactly what it takes to endure weeks, months, and years on the water. We build every Lemon & Line product to last, using strictly marine-grade materials—316L stainless steel and custom USA MADE line are our foundation.

That means you can wear your Lemon & Line proudly for years to come—in, on, and around the water.

Built to Last: We stand behind everything we make. Our craftsmanship is guaranteed to weather the elements alongside you. If your gear ever falls short of our seaworthy standard, we’re here to make it right.

How can we help?

We’re all ears. Whether you have a question about a fit or just want to share a story from the water, we’d love to hear from you.

The Best Way to Reach Us:
Please email us at help@lemonandline.com.

If you’re looking for a phone number, you won't find one—and that’s by design. We spend our hours focused on the craft in our Newport studio, ensuring every piece meets our seaworthy standard. By sticking to email, we can remain hands-on with our products while still providing a prompt response—usually within the hour.

Returns & Exchanges:
For details on returns or exchanges, please visit our [FAQs Page]. 

A life lived by the sea

David Norton as a child sailing in Barrington, Rhode Island, establishing the lifelong maritime roots of Lemon and Line.
David Norton as a child sailing in Barrington, Rhode Island, establishing the lifelong maritime roots of Lemon and Line.
Sailing aboard the family Pearson 36 Orion, the early inspiration for Lemon and Line’s seaworthy and timeless nautical essentials.
Sailing aboard the family Pearson 36 Orion, the early inspiration for Lemon and Line’s seaworthy and timeless nautical essentials.
Sailing aboard the family Pearson 36 Orion, the early inspiration for Lemon and Line’s seaworthy and timeless nautical essentials.
Sailing aboard the family Pearson 36 Orion, the early inspiration for Lemon and Line’s seaworthy and timeless nautical essentials.

Our founder

Born and raised in Barrington, Rhode Island - David was introduced to the sport of sailing before he could walk. He grew up on the docks of Barrington Yacht Club: A champion Sunfish and 420 sailor in his younger years, he spent most of his summers racing dinghies and cruising Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Cuttyhunk and beyond on his families Pearson 36, Orion.

A sailing coach in college and a twelve-year career as an Art Director for Cruising World and Sailing World Magazine’s – David is no stranger to the sport of sailing.

He is an active member of the New York Yacht Club, Barrington Yacht Club, and Cuttyhunk Yacht Club and is a top finisher at Charleston Race Week, Block Island Race Week, New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta, Key West Race Week, Buzzards Bay Regatta and many more elite level events.

David’s passion is, undeniably, sailing. When he is not on the water he can be found at our Flagship store crafting bracelets by hand and designing future products for Lemon & Line.