The Living Planet and Sea Hunt were instrumental in
giving the world a glimpse of the undersea world and of course we can't
forget our favorite porpoise, Flipper. Many "Baby Boomer" were
glued to their TV sets while Jacque Cousteau explored the deep, Mike
Nelson fought off underwater attackers and Flipper and the boys found a
variety of ways to get in trouble. All of these TV shows shaped
the recreational use of Scuba Diving.
The various generations have been given names
such as:
New Silent Generation or Generation Z, born:
2000/2001-Present
Millennials or Generation Y, born: 1980-2000
Generation X, born 1965-1979
Baby Boom, born 1946-1964
Today, the
Baby Boomer generation continues to be a driving force in the
recreational use of scuba; however, another
group of people ranging in age from 10 and up will be the next wave
donning tanks, masks and fins. Those who have been reared in an
era of video games and computers are seeking adventure and excitement,
which Scuba Diving provides.
With divers ages ranging from those of
retirement age to the very young, Scuba is a great way to cross the so called "generation gap" between
children, young adults, parents, and grandparents. There are very
few sports in which Grandma and Grandpa can participate on the same or
even a more skilled level than their grandkids. In Scuba,
everyone, can enjoy the same oceans, lakes and rivers.
Our family is a great
example of how Scuba destroys that "generation gap". When you look at our
extended family and the generation each represents, you
can truly see SCUBA bridges the "Generation Gap" as we go
diving with our son's, daughters and grandkids.
Jill Bouska - Baby Boomer, and PADI Master Instructor
and her immediate family:
Renee - Gen X ............ PADI Open Water Instructor
Steve - Gen X ............. NAUI Divemaster
Cory (18) - Gen Y ....... PADI Advanced Open Water
Nicole (11) - Gen Y ...... Will she follow in the family tradition?
Courtney (8) - Gen Z . Will she follow in the family tradition?
Trina - Gen X .............. PADI Advanced Open Water
Jeff - Gen X ................. PADI Advanced Open Water
Ashley (13) - Gen Y.... PADI Jr Open Water
Trenton (10) - Gen Z ..PADI Jr Open Water
Danny Bouska - Baby Boomer, and PADI Master Instructor
and his immediate family:
Kyle (24) - Gen Y ....... PADI Advanced Open Water
Acenith (6) - Gen Z .... Will she follow in the family tradition?
Dad says "Yes!"
Kyson (2) - Gen Z ....... Will he follow in the family tradition?
Dad says "Yes!"
Kelsi (21) - Gen Y ....... PADI Open Water
Revised:
25 July, 2010 | 
