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