
Dean Stott: British Special Boat Service
<p>Today’s guest on Danger Close is Dean Stott.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Dean is a former operator in Great Britain’s Special Boat Service, a security consultant, adventurer, endurance athlete, and author.&nbsp; Dean served in the British military’s elite SBS before transitioning to the private sector following a parachuting accident in 2011. After a second career as a highly sought after security consultant focused on high-risk jobs involving extortion campaigns, kidnappings, pirates, military coups and civil unrest which included the evacuation of the Canadian Embassy in Libya, he set his sights on breaking a record in the Guinness Book of World Records.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>The journey to break a world record led to breaking two records.&nbsp;He is the fastest person to ever to cycle the Pan-American Highway - from the southern tip of South America to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.&nbsp;He is also the first person ever to complete that journey in under 100 days.&nbsp;Dean is also a motivational speaker, addressing crowds of thousands with insights into topics like resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity.&nbsp;Dean is the author of the book <em>Relentless: From SBS to World Record Breake</em>r.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>You can find him on Instagram @deanstott &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Gear Spotlight: Jack’s EDC&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>SIG P365 XL &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>SIG 365 V-Crown&nbsp;</p> <p>SOG Knives Terminus XR LTE &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Dynamis Blade&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Dynamis Blade Sheath&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Dynamis Belt &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Black Point Tactical Mini WING Holster &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Jack Carr Leather Wallet &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Streamlight Stylus Pro Penlight &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Petzl Headlamp &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Dark Angel Medical Kit &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Terminal List Series</p>
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Show Notes
Today’s guest on Danger Close is Dean Stott.
Dean is a former operator in Great Britain’s Special Boat Service, a security consultant, adventurer, endurance athlete, and author. Dean served in the British military’s elite SBS before transitioning to the private sector following a parachuting accident in 2011. After a second career as a highly sought after security consultant focused on high-risk jobs involving extortion campaigns, kidnappings, pirates, military coups and civil unrest which included the evacuation of the Canadian Embassy in Libya, he set his sights on breaking a record in the Guinness Book of World Records.
The journey to break a world record led to breaking two records. He is the fastest person to ever to cycle the Pan-American Highway - from the southern tip of South America to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. He is also the first person ever to complete that journey in under 100 days. Dean is also a motivational speaker, addressing crowds of thousands with insights into topics like resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity. Dean is the author of the book Relentless: From SBS to World Record Breaker.
You can find him on Instagram @deanstott
Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.
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SIG P365 XL
SIG 365 V-Crown
SOG Knives Terminus XR LTE
Dynamis Blade
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Black Point Tactical Mini WING Holster
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Streamlight Stylus Pro Penlight
Petzl Headlamp
Dark Angel Medical Kit
The Terminal List Series