HelmetFest

Origin

The Seed

The HELMETFEST concept was conceived on a sinister, steely night during a well-liquored late night tête-à-tête on August 9th, 1995, between Jonny Irwin and Puck. The SEED was the final beer remaining from a 12-pack of Beast Light.

Despite their inability to form cogent thoughts, Jonny and Puck nonetheless recognized the huge importance of the remaining soldier. Instead of consuming the final beer, the SEED became the sacred symbol of our annual pilgrimage to the Banks that renews our friendships with one another.

Recently published works by sociological archeologists equate the cultural significance of HELMETFEST with historical world-altering events such as Woodstock ’69, The French-Indian War, Armstrong’s walk on the moon, and the invention of the Ziploc Bag.

Name: HelmetFest · Birthday: August 9th, 1995 · Hometown: Outer Banks, NC · Occupation: Unemployed

The Record Books

All Years

1995

Basically Heaven

DeLorenzo Mike, Gibson Brian, Hamrick Mike, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Nitsche Greg, Shaver Kevin, Smith Brad

8 attendees

1996

Tom Foolery

Gibson Brian, Hamrick Mike, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Nitsche Greg, O’Connor Sean, Shaver Brad

7 attendees

1997

Windsor-by-the-Sea

Davis Bill, Galindo Fernando, Gibson Brian, Hamrick Mike, Herrle Ricky, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Lalos John, Miller Derek, Neff Tommy, Nitsche Greg, O’Connor Sean, Shaver Brad, Shaver Jeff, Shaver Kevin, Smith Brad, Stocks Jon

17 attendees

1998

Sand’s Palace

Gibson Brian, Hamrick Mike, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Nitsche Greg, O’Connor Sean, Pratt Nick, Shaver Brad, Stocks Jon

9 attendees

1999

Hendro’s Margaritaville

Davis Bill, Gibson Brian, Govan Dan, Hamrick Mike, Harkins Ed, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, O’Hara Brian, Schissler Matt, Shaver Kevin, Stocks Jon

12 attendees

2000

Celestial Seasuns

Boyle Adrian, Bruck John, Gibson Brian, Hamrick Mike, Harkins Ed, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Keehan Sean, Langmead Dave, Mitchell Ryan, O’Connor Sean, O’Hara Brian, Schissler Matt, Shaver Brad, Shaver Kevin, Stocks Jon

17 attendees

2001

Isle be Back

Boyle Adrian, Gibson Brian, Glover Jamie, Hamrick Mike, Harkins Ed, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Neff Tommy, O’Hara Brian, Olayer Jon, Ramberg Eric, Shaver Kevin, Stocks Jon

14 attendees

2002

Old Friends, New Friends

Bruck John, Dattilo Ken, Davis Bill, Galindo Fernando, Gibson Brian, Glover Jamie, Govan Dan, Granahan Tom, Hamrick Mike, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Jones Brian, Neff Steve, Neff Tommy, O’Connor Mike, O’Hara Brian, Ramberg Eric, Shaver Brad, Shaver Jeff, Shaver Kevin, Stocks Jon

22 attendees

2003

Island Pearl

Boyle Adrian, Gibson Brian, Glover Jamie, Granahan Tom, Hallett Todd, Hamrick Mike, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Neff Steve, Neff Tommy, O’Connor Sean, O’Hara Brian, Shaver Brad, Smith Brad, Stocks Jon, Travez Giovani

17 attendees

2004

Echapper Belle

Gibson Brian, Glover Jamie, Govan Dan, Granahan Tom, Hamrick Mike, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Jablon Josh, O’Hara Brian, Ramberg Eric, Roach Chris, Shaver Kevin, Smith Brad, Snelson Nate, Stocks Jon, Travez Giovani

17 attendees

2005

O’Cean Easy

Boyle Adrian, Gibson Brian, Glover Jamie, Hamrick Mike, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Jones Brian, O’Connor Sean, O’Hara Brian, Roach Chris, Shaver Brad, Shaver Kevin, Smith Brad, Stocks Jon, Travez Giovani

15 attendees

2006

Sea Fore Ever

Bowman Dale, Coleman Jim, Funk Jamie, Gibson Brian, Glover Jamie, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Jones Brian, Moore John, Nelson Josh, O’Connor Sean, O’Hara Brian, Shaver Brad, Shaver Kevin, Smith Brad, Stocks Jon

17 attendees

2007

Royal Caribbean I

Bowman Dale, Boyle Adrian, Funk Jamie, Gibson Brian, Glover Jamie, Hallett Todd, Harper Nathan, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Moore John, Nelson Josh, O’Hara Brian, Ramberg Eric, Shaver Kevin, Smith Brad, Stocks Jon, Surace Mike, Travez Giovani

19 attendees

2008

Four Season’s Retreat

Bowman Dale, Boyle Adrian, Fergeson Matt, French Jason, Gettel Nathan, Gibson Brian, Glover Jamie, Hallet Todd, Harper Nathan, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Moore John, O’Hara Brian, Ramberg Eric, Shaver Kevin, Smith Brad, Stocks Jon, Surace Mike, Travez Giovani

19 attendees

2009

Possible Dream

Amos Frank, Anderson Michael, Bowman Dale, Boyle Adrian, Coleman Jim, Fergeson Matt, Gibson Brian, Glover Jamie, Harper Nathan, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Moore John, Nettles Kobie, O’Hara Brian, Ramberg Eric, Shaver Brad, Shaver Kevin, Stocks Jon, Travez Giovani

20 attendees

2010

Flying Cloud II

Bowman Dale, Fergeson Matt, Gibson Brian, Harper Nathan, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Kasza Gerard, O’Hara Brian, Pinsky Gregg, Shaver Kevin, Shaver Brad, Stocks Jon, Surace Mike

14 attendees

2011

Jubilee

Bowman Dale, Boyle Adrian, Coleman Jim, Gibson Brian, Glover Jamie, Gurney Will, Harper Nathan, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Moore John, O’Connor Sean, O’Hara Brian, Ramberg Eric, Shaver Brad, Shaver Kevin, Stocks Jon, Surace Mike

18 attendees

2012

Stairway to Heaven

Bowman Dale, Boyle Adrian, Gibson Brian, Gurney Will, Harper Nathan, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Moore John, O’Connor Sean, O’Hara Brian, Ramberg Eric, Shaver Brad, Shaver Kevin, Snelson Nate, Stocks Jon, Williams Andy

17 attendees

2013

Flying Cloud II

Bowman Dale, Boyle Adrian, Gibson Brian, Granahan Tom, Harper Nathan, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, O’Connor Sean, O’Hara Brian, Ramberg Eric, Shaver Kevin, Stocks Jon

12 attendees

2014

The Ritz in Duck

Bowman Dale, Boyle Adrian, Dietz Brian, Gibson Brian, Granahan Tom, Harper Nathan, Irwin Chris, Irwin Craig, Irwin Jon, Moore John, O’Connor Sean, O’Hara Brian, Ramberg Eric, Shaver Kevin, Stocks Jon

15 attendees

2015

The Ritz in Duck

Bowman Dale, Boyle Adrian, Gibson Brian, Granahan Tom, Harper Nathan, Irwin Craig, Moore John, O’Connor Sean, O’Hara Brian, Shaver Kevin, Smith Brad, Stocks Jon

12 attendees

The Seed

The Officers

All Years