Day 3 on the way home

We woke this morning to lots of thrashing about and most had the same reaction upon waking, that was heading topsides for some air and to hang on. The winds still unpredicted NW 20 kts+ had continued through the night and now with 2 reefs in the genoa and main we slog along in angry and unorganized seas. This must be the infamous Gulf Stream generated weather. Its to hot to stay below and to wet on deck with waves crashing over the bow and running into the cockpit. No one can remain below for long, grabbing quick food when we can. Sea temperatures are in the upper 80's making it hot and stuffy. Magically, Neptune spared us and calmed the seas allowing a for pleasant dinner of assorted meat pies while we opened the hatches to cool the cabin. All had a well deserved navy shower and night sleep. Night watches were uneventful as we peacefully sailed along our way, amazed that this was the same sea from the daytime. One note from the night watch, Art got smacked in the face by a flying fish and let out a surprised yell claiming it felt like a soggy nerf ball. The fish continued on most likely with a similar story about minding his own business while flying along and smack this person puts his face in my way...