I recently removed a small old cracked block from my masthead which I have since learned via the manual is a "tack pennant"? How does one use this thing and for what mostly? Is it in leu of a spreader mini block for hoisting pennants? (I don't have one on my spreaders yet)
I'd also like to know how to properly use it and hoist a pennant. Also, is it only used in port with the sails down? Does the pennant halyard get tangled? Tips and tricks?

Forgive my protocol ignorance.