Given the grey skies and continual rain anyone in London has been faced with this week, escaping to a private yacht and sailing the French Riveria may sound very tempting.

But while the calm seas may lead to smooth sailing, yacht owners and advisers alike could find themselves in choppy waters if they don’t first consider a few key issues.

Speaking at the Transcontinental Trusts conference in Geneva, Anouch Sedef, partner at aviation and superyacht specialist law firm Meyer Avocats, began by highlighting that communication with clients is key. People don’t buy a yacht purely as an investment, rather, they want to en...