One of my biggest learning experiences was Fathers day weekend. I had a really good Crew(much better sailor than I) He was able to show me things just by me watching him work the sheets as I steered my boat. He even let me have the Main sheet for a while <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

different people will learn in different ways as well. Some by doing some by reading or watching.