This week in Genoa, during the Foiling Awards, the BGF45 was recognized as Best Production Motor Boat, an achievement that reflects not only the quality of the vessel, but the strength of the philosophy behind it.
Developed in collaboration with Bluegame, the BGF45 represents a clear vision of what modern yacht design can become when engineering, performance and efficiency are treated as a single system. More than a recognition, this award validates an approach: excellence is not an outcome, but a continuous process.
At Caponnetto Hueber, this process is driven by advanced fluid dynamics and a constant pursuit of precision. The BGF45 embodies a principle that has long defined high-performance naval engineering: the transfer of technology from elite competition into real-world applications. What is developed in the demanding environment of racing, where every decimal matters, becomes a tangible advantage when translated into production vessels.
Reduced resistance, increased efficiency and a more sustainable navigation are not isolated improvements, but the natural result of this methodology. It is through this process that innovation becomes scalable, moving from experimental performance to everyday reliability.
The recognition received in Genoa reinforces this direction: a way of designing that does not separate performance from responsibility, nor innovation from practicality. A path where efficiency and high performance are not opposing forces, but complementary outcomes of the same vision.
This week in Genoa, during the Foiling Awards, the BGF45 was recognized as Best Production Motor Boat, an achievement that reflects not only the quality of the vessel, but the strength of the philosophy behind it.
Developed in collaboration with Bluegame, the BGF45 represents a clear vision of what modern yacht design can become when engineering, performance and efficiency are treated as a single system. More than a recognition, this award validates an approach: excellence is not an outcome, but a continuous process.
At Caponnetto Hueber, this process is driven by advanced fluid dynamics and a constant pursuit of precision. The BGF45 embodies a principle that has long defined high-performance naval engineering: the transfer of technology from elite competition into real-world applications. What is developed in the demanding environment of racing, where every decimal matters, becomes a tangible advantage when translated into production vessels.
Reduced resistance, increased efficiency and a more sustainable navigation are not isolated improvements, but the natural result of this methodology. It is through this process that innovation becomes scalable, moving from experimental performance to everyday reliability.
The recognition received in Genoa reinforces this direction: a way of designing that does not separate performance from responsibility, nor innovation from practicality. A path where efficiency and high performance are not opposing forces, but complementary outcomes of the same vision.
This week in Genoa, during the Foiling Awards, the BGF45 was recognized as Best Production Motor Boat, an achievement that reflects not only the quality of the vessel, but the strength of the philosophy behind it.
Developed in collaboration with Bluegame, the BGF45 represents a clear vision of what modern yacht design can become when engineering, performance and efficiency are treated as a single system. More than a recognition, this award validates an approach: excellence is not an outcome, but a continuous process.
At Caponnetto Hueber, this process is driven by advanced fluid dynamics and a constant pursuit of precision. The BGF45 embodies a principle that has long defined high-performance naval engineering: the transfer of technology from elite competition into real-world applications. What is developed in the demanding environment of racing, where every decimal matters, becomes a tangible advantage when translated into production vessels.
Reduced resistance, increased efficiency and a more sustainable navigation are not isolated improvements, but the natural result of this methodology. It is through this process that innovation becomes scalable, moving from experimental performance to everyday reliability.
The recognition received in Genoa reinforces this direction: a way of designing that does not separate performance from responsibility, nor innovation from practicality. A path where efficiency and high performance are not opposing forces, but complementary outcomes of the same vision.
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