American Andy Jones was in fine form from the snakehead on Thursday.
Ding Ding! Round 1 on the Rocks
The 'Princess Ring' has been the stunning setting here in the Azores for the last 8 years.
Gloomy clouds gather in the distance as Yana Nestsiarava leaps into the Atlantic Ocean.
Eleanor Townsend Smart swoops down against the backdrop of volcanic rocks.
New kid on the rock - German wildcard Manuel Halbisch makes his World Series debut.
Rhiannan Iffland repeated her record score for a women's required dive, which she first achieved in this very spot last season.
Jessica Macaulay found time for a training dive from the 21m platform.
While Kris Kolanus found a break in the clouds to enjoy some mid-Atlantic rays.
And Jonathan Paredes ripped the waves to break his own record for the highest ever men's required dive score.
Three tens gave Paredes the perfect start following his poor finish in Italy three weeks ago.
