Image below is from NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division, and approximates averaged winds at 6:30p EDT on Friday, August 26. Local winds may exceed these values by 10-30k.
Tranquillite had a beautiful run around Tropical Storm Sean and we are safe and happy in Marigot St Lucia.
We found your recommendation of 74W Longitude to be an adequate cushion, and turned east about 25N.
Looking at all the possibilities and results, you worked out the best plan for us. We did have gale and sub gale conditions but it was on a broad reach and mostly dry. " the prettiest gale I have ever seen" was heard more than once. Tim Pleune, s/y Tranquilite, Hylas 46
Where to spend "Hurricane Season" in the Bahamas/Caribbean? - It might help to break your thought process into 2 parts:
1. Avoidance: Lying in places where Tropical LO pressure systems of significant intensity are highly-unusual.
2. Protection: Selecting a relatively-secure spot when you lie in areas at higher risk.