Step by careful step, Elain picked up each new point of the trade.  So far, even when she'd asked for help no one had quite seemed to acknowledge her lack of education in the central skill of being a sailor.  She'd expected too be either instructed, bellowed at for lack of knowledge, or banished too menial chores til her many ares of expertise could come into play.<br/><br/>This being somewhat ignored was actually something she appreciated.  It give her sharp eyes and keen mind a chance too learn from example.  She watched each task for just a few moments before beginning it herself, picking up baseline competence in a few moments, but moving on to another before she could really feel competent at it.