Helping America’s Cup entrants succeed Caponnetto Hueber provides innovative naval architecture solutions, fluid dynamics services and products for the maritime industry. The company employs cutting-edge methodologies and tools for naval architects, yacht designers, startups, shipyards and ship owners to improve design, performance and efficiency and reduce energy consumption and emissions. For over two decades, Mario […]
During the 33rd America’s Cup cycle, Mario Caponnetto contributed to hydrodynamic assessment workstreams aligned with the BMW Oracle wing-sail platform — the configuration that ultimately won the Match. This milestone marked the shift toward aero-hydrodynamic integration in Cup design culture.
BMW Oracle Racing
America’s Cup / Aero-Hydro Integration / Performance Engineering
In 2021, Caponnetto-Hueber led the CFD, foil design, and hydrodynamic engineering for the AC75 of Luna Rossa Challenge—the eventual Prada Cup winner. We deployed multiscale CFD and aero-hydro coupling to ensure optimum lift and control. Rapid iteration delivered performance gains under tight competition timelines.
Luna Rossa Challenge
Racing Concept / CFD / Foil Design