Team
Experience From the Pinnacle of Yacht Design
Founded by two of the most renowned naval engineers in the America’s Cup, our team brings decades of expertise in CFD, naval architecture and performance design.
At Caponnetto-Hueber, talent and experience converge. Our founders shaped the foils and hydrodynamics of America’s Cup winners. Today, they lead a diverse team of engineers and naval architects dedicated to solving the most complex challenges in yacht design and maritime innovation.
Mario Caponnetto
Founder
Founder
- Former Oracle Team USA CFD Leader — America’s Cup winner (2010, 2013).
- Expertise: advanced CFD, aero-hydro coupling, foil design.
- Over 30 years in yacht racing design, including Il Moro di Venezia, Luna Rossa and Oracle Racing.
- Pioneer of ‘Numerical Towing Tank’ (2006).
Francis Hueber
Founder
Founder
- Naval architect and CFD specialist.
- Co-developer of foiling concepts from AC72 to SailGP F50.
- Lead engineer in projects such as SeaBubbles (zero-emission water mobility).
- Founder of the Valencia R&D office in La Marina.