ABOUT US.

YEARS OF EXPERINCE

With over 25 years of high-performance CFD expertise, we turn data into design, powering elite racing teams and cutting-edge vessels.

GLOBAL IMPACT

Projects completed in 15+ countries, from America’s Cup arenas to offshore wind farms — our work speaks across oceans.

RACE-WINNING PEDIGREE

3 Volvo Ocean Race victories and involvement in 4 America’s Cup campaigns — we engineer champions.

Next-Gen Simulation

Running millions of calculations daily on HPC clusters to simulate real-world conditions with stunning accuracy.

GREEN FUTURE DESIGN

From tidal turbines to wind-powered cargo ships — we help clients cut emissions through CFD-driven innovation.

OUR HISTORY
OUR APPROACH
OUR DIRECTOR
ACHIEVEMENTS

Founded in 2007 by Dr.-Ing. Rodrigo Azcueta, Cape Horn Engineering began its journey as an independent Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) consultancy in Spain. With a deep-rooted passion for high-performance naval design and engineering, the company quickly established itself as a leader in CFD solutions for the marine and renewable energy sectors.

In 2013, the company relocated its headquarters to Portsmouth, United Kingdom — a city rich in maritime heritage and innovation. From this strategic base, Cape Horn Engineering has continued to deliver cutting-edge CFD consultancy to an international clientele, including some of the world’s most demanding marine and offshore projects.

Cape Horn Engineering’s legacy is built on decades of elite-level CFD experience, with involvement in multiple America’s Cup campaigns and three consecutive Volvo Ocean Race victories. This racing pedigree laid the foundation for the firm’s reputation for precision, innovation, and engineering excellence.

OUR APPROACH

At Cape Horn Engineering, we combine scientific precision with real-world engineering to deliver advanced CFD solutions. Our performance-driven design process enhances hydrodynamics, stability, and structural integrity across marine and offshore projects.

Using industry-leading tools like STAR‑CCM+ and high-performance computing, we simulate real-world conditions with accuracy. From high-speed hulls to tidal energy systems, we apply research-led methods to deliver practical, high-impact results.

Expertise includes:

Viscous Flow & Free-Surface Modeling

Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)

Cavitation & Slamming Prediction

Propeller & Appendage Performance

Renewable Energy Optimization

Wave Surfing & Seakeeping Analysis

OUR DIRECTOR

Dr.-Ing. Rodrigo Azcueta, founder and Managing Director of Cape Horn Engineering, is a globally recognized CFD expert with over 25 years of experience in the marine and offshore sectors.

Born in Buenos Aires in 1968, he earned a doctorate in Naval Engineering from the University of Hamburg in 2001. His career includes key roles in several America’s Cup campaigns and contributions to three Volvo Ocean Race wins: ABN Amro, Ericsson, and Groupama.

Driven by a vision of engineering excellence and sustainability, Dr. Azcueta has positioned Cape Horn Engineering as a trusted partner to world-class racing teams, shipbuilders, and innovators in renewable marine technology.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Volvo Ocean Race Campaign for ABN Amro – winner (2005 – 2006)

Volvo Ocean Race Campaign for Ericsson – winner (2008 – 2009)

Volvo Ocean Race Campaign for Groupama – winner (2011 – 2012)

Head of CFD, 32nd America’s Cup for BMW Oracle Racing (2003 – 2007)

Head of CFD, 33rd America’s Cup for Team Origin (2008 – 2009)

Head of CFD, 34th America’s Cup for Artemis Racing (2010 – 2013)