Original Deed is missing.
E. E. Manning was an active sponsor and supporter of dinghy racing.

This award was always for dinghy racing. The regattas and classes have changed through amendments to the Deed of Gift.

The last amendment was in 1986 (although this copy of the Deed is not signed or dated).

The E. E. manning Series is to be raced annually at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club to be awarded to the winner of the class with the most competitors.