Long before completing his studies in Aerospace Engineering, his experience in
competitive sailing and his passion for the ocean led him to get involved in the
development of sustainable high-performance hydrofoil prototypes, building
experience and practical know-how in the fields of CFD, hydrofoil design and composite
manufacturing. At Caponnetto-Hueber, he pushes boundaries in sustainable innovation
through high-fidelity analysis of hydrodynamic and aerodynamic systems. Be it with
high-performance hulls, hydrofoils and other appendages or WASP devices such as
rigid, rotor and suction sails, Tomás leaves no stone unturned searching for unnoticed
insights, from big-picture power performance to local turbulence and flow phenomena.
• Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD).
• Hydrofoil design and hydrodynamic analysis.
• WASP devices aerodynamic analysis.
• Verification and Validation (V&V).
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