Andre Mauric had a prolific career especially centered on the creation of racing yachts.\nSon of a Marseillais cabinetmaker with a passion for sailing.\nThough his study in mathematics was halted by the economic crisis of 1929, he took classes in naval architect while working for Charles Baudouin, a boat builder in Marseilles.\nHere he designed and built fishing boats and other harbor craft on the eve of the second World War. \nDuring this period he also designed racing sailboats, and created a version of the Star class that proved superior to all others at the time. \nIn offshore boats, he becomes famous in 1972 for 'Unthinkable?', winner of the half-ton cup (IOR), which evolved into the hugely popular FIRST 30 from Beneteau This boat later became the mono-hull used the for the Tour de France a la Voile. \nIn 1973, the Mauric designed the MELODY (10,25m) another big success, this time for Jeanneau.\nMauric was also responsible for Pen Duick VI, sailed by Éric Tabarly in the Whitbread race, around the world.\nIn 1975, winning half-tonner Jabadao, sailed by Guy Cornou.\nIn 1978, Kriter V then in 1983, Kriter VIII.\nHe was part of the challenge for the America's Cup sponsored by Baron Bich, (France, And 'France II'.).\nMauric also worked on a number of the boats used by Jacques Cousteau in his many voyages around the world.