—-BIO—-
Full Name : James Brett Barley
D.O.B.: December 11, 1989
Got Married: June 16, 2009
Hometown/Residence: Buxton, NC
Sponsors: O’Neill Clothing, Smith Optics, Sanuk Footwear, 17th St Surf Shop, JC Hawaii, Dakine
—-MY SURFING BACKGROUND—-
I Grew up in Buxton, North Carolina my whole life. I started surfing when I was 5 and never stopped. I was lucky in high school because I was able to travel, surf, and still get my work done. I started surfing in the ESA (eastern surf association) contests when i was 10 and did that until i was 17. I spent a few years doing the junior pro events but never had a lot of success. So, i have moved on and I am spending time focusing on traveling and doing some QS events.
—-FAVORITES—-
Food: anything Mexican
Movie: Simpsons Movie, Elf, Napoleon Dynamite, anything with a plot and actors? not picky
T.V. Show: The Office, but my wife and I watch WAY more NCIS
Music: probably punk… grew up listening to it. but i like everything really
Wave: Home… and/or anything that Barrels
Destination: Australia or Indo
Hobbies: hanging with my wife / video editing / lipsyncing
—-INSPIRATION—-
Jesus Christ my savior.
This Video Basically Sums Me Up Pretty Well….


Hey Brett,
I’m a surfer from Toronto, Canada. Just wanted to say you’re a huge inspiration, it’s great to see an east coast surfer get publicity. I love surfing Hatteras, especially Frisco Pier and Buxton, I visit every year in April. It’s nice not having to wear 6 mm wetsuits…
keep rippin!
Michael