Dean Stott: British Special Boat Service [Rebroadcast]

<p><em>Note: This episode originally aired in November 2021. </em></p> <p>Today’s guest on Danger Close is Dean Stott. Dean is a former operator in Great Britain’s Special Boat Service, a security consultant, an adventurer, an endurance athlete, and author of the book <em>Relentless: From SBS to World Record Breaker</em>. Dean served in the British military’s 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.  </p> <p><br></p> <p>The journey to break a world record led to breaking two records. He is the fastest person to ever cycle the Pan-American Highway — from the southern tip of South America to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. He is 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.  You can find him on Instagram @deanstott   </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Sponsors: </strong></p> <p><strong>Navy Federal Credit Union: </strong>Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at<a href="http://navyfederal.org/"> </a>http://navyfederal.org/</p> <p><strong>Black Rifle Coffee Company: </strong>Today’s episode is also brought to you by <a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/pages/dangerclose">Black Rifle</a>. Purchase at <a href="http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose">http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose</a> and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!</p> <p><strong>SIG: </strong>This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG <a href="http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr">here</a>: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Gear Spotlight: </strong>Jack’s EDC </p> <p>SIG P365 XL </p> <p>SIG 365 V-Crown </p> <p>SOG Knives Terminus XR LTE </p> <p>Dynamis Blade  </p> <p>Dynamis Blade Sheath  </p> <p>Dynamis Belt </p> <p>Black Point Tactical Mini WING Holster </p> <p>Jack Carr Leather Wallet </p> <p>Streamlight Stylus Pro Penlight </p> <p>Petzl Headlamp </p> <p>Dark Angel Medical Kit </p> <p>The Terminal List Series</p>

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